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Lemon Cake with Meyer Lemon Infused Algae Oil

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Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae OIl
A light and airy lemon cake recipe made with Meyer lemon-infused algae oil. Algae oil has healthy fats and is great for everything from roasting to baking.

Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae OIlInfusing oils is my new favorite thing. It’s incredibly easy and is such a fun way to breathe new life into old recipes. We have a Meyer lemon tree in our backyard, so I took some of the peels and infused a bottle of algae oil. The entire process takes about 15 minutes from start to finish.

I am using my Meyer lemon-infused oil in everything, from a lemon vinaigrette salad dressing to lemony popcorn. It’s also the star of the incredible light and fluffy lemon cake you see here.

Curious? You can learn how to make Meyer lemon-infused oil in my latest YouTube video! I’m also sharing a few of my favorite recipes that feature it.



Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae OIl
Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae OIl

Speaking of algae oil, we’ve almost completely replaced the olive oil in our cooking with Thrive Algae Oil. If you’ve never tried algae oil, you’re probably wondering if it tastes like seaweed. I assure you it doesn’t – it doesn’t even come from the sea! Thrive algae were originally sourced from the sap of a chestnut tree. I love its light, neutral taste that lets the flavors of our food shine through.

It has a high smoke point of 485° Fahrenheit, which means it won’t burn at high temperatures. This is key for frying and sautéing foods. It even holds up when roasting dishes in the oven.

Thrive Algae Oil contains 90% monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), as compared to 70% in olive oil. Consuming foods with high levels of these fats has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. Thrive Algae Oil also has the lowest percentage of saturated fat of any cooking oil. Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae OIlOlive Oil Meyer Lemon Cake Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae Oil

Surprisingly though, one of my favorite uses for Thrive Algae Oil is in baking! It’s absolutely incredible in this light and fluffy lemon cake. Infusing the oil with Meyer lemon gives it this bright citrus taste that can’t be beaten.

You can find Thrive Algae Oil on their website and also buy it on Amazon. If you think I’m the only one who has converted to algae oil, check out the 200+ glowing five-star reviews at the bottom of the page.

If you’re as obsessed with Costco as I am, Thrive Algae Oil will be available in the Novato Costco in April. Be sure to stop in for in-store demos, and to buy a bottle for your kitchen!

A few notes about the cake. Do yourself a favor and splurge on high-quality eggs. Those beautiful golden-yellow yolks of good eggs are what will give your cake this pretty lemony color. Unlike lemon zest, using infused oil to make the cake ensures a consistently strong, but not-too-strong, lemon flavor throughout the cake.Olive Oil Meyer Lemon Cake Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae OIl

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Lemon Cake with Meyer Lemon Infused Algae Oil

Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe with Infused Meyer Lemon Algae OIl
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A light and airy lemon cake recipe made with Meyer lemon infused algae oil. Algae oil has healthy fats and is great for everything from roasting to baking.

  • Author: Kelly Egan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Meyer lemon algae oil cake ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Meyer lemon-infused Thrive Algae Oil (recipe below)
  • 1/2 cup Meyer lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Meyer Lemon-Infused Oil Recipe: (makes extra)

  • 2 medium Meyer lemons
  • 1 cup Thrive Algae Oil

Special Equipment:

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Microplane (optional)
  • Fine mesh strainer

Instructions

Make the Meyer Lemon Chiffon Cake:

  1. Prepare a 9- or 10-inch springform pan by brushing bottom and sides with algae oil. Line the bottom with parchment paper and brush with oil. Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the infused oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Combine eggs and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on high for five minutes until the mixture becomes pale and airy.
  5. With the mixer running, pour in the oil-lemon juice mixture.
  6. Remove the mixer bowl and stir in the dry ingredients gently by hand. Make sure to break up any lumps, but do not over mix. The batter will be airy and foamy.
  7. Pour mixture into prepared springform pan. Bake for 45 minutes. The cake will be golden brown when finished. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then run a sharp knife around the edge to loosen and unhook. Let cool completely on a wire rack with the metal bottom still on.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar. Slice and serve. The cake will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Just wait to cover with powdered sugar until you are ready to eat.

Make the Meyer Lemon-Infused Oil:

  1. Use a vegetable peeler or microplane to remove peel from Meyer lemons Avoid taking the pith or white part of the peel. If using a vegetable peeler, you may need to use a sharp knife to gently shave off any pith.
  2. Combine in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium-low heat. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer. Let cool and transfer to airtight bottle. Will keep at room temperature out of direct sunlight for several weeks.

Notes

Traditional lemons will work for infused olive or algae oil if you can’t get your hands on Meyer lemons. You can also swap out all purpose flour for the cake flour but the cake won’t be quite as light and fluffy.

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Thanks so much to Thrive Algae Oil for partnering with me to share this easy lemon-infused recipe! Wondering why I do sponsored posts? Read more here.

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March 20, 2017  •  Filed Under: Breakfast/Brunch, Cakes & Cupcakes, Desserts, Recipes 7 Comments

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  1. Krista says

    March 20, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    This looks amazing! I want a cup and tea and a couple slices of this cake!

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  2. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    March 20, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    This looks incredible!!

    Reply
  3. Amanda | The Chunky Chef says

    March 20, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    I’ve never heard of algae oil, but I know that this cake looks awesome!!

    Reply
  4. Cookin Canuck says

    March 21, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    I’m envious of your Meyer lemon tree! What a wonderful idea to make lemon olive oil from some of the fruit.

    Reply
  5. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    March 21, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    I’ve never heard of Algae oil and I’m glad it doesn’t taste like seaweed. I’ll have to try it sometime, and this cake too. Looks fantastic!

    Reply
  6. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

    March 22, 2017 at 7:43 am

    Oh my! Looks and sounds amazing! Definitely need to try this oil!

    Reply
  7. Trina says

    October 29, 2020 at 11:03 am

    Hello! Just came across this post and was wondering if you could use walnut oil instead of the Thrive? Thanks! – Trina

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