Health Hotline Magazine | February 2025

GLUTEN-FREE

Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Prepare a 9-inch cake pan by placing a round piece of parchment paper on the bottom of the pan then coat the parchment and sides of the pan with a bit of olive oil and gluten-free flour. 2. Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl and set aside. 3. In another large bowl, beat together the olive oil, milk, eggs, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla using a stand mixer or hand-held mixer. 4. Add the sugar to the wet ingredients and beat on high speed until well combined. 5. Reduce the speed to low and mix in the flour mixture ½ cup at a time, just until the flour is blended. Do not over mix. 6. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. 7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, Extra virgin olive oil makes baked goods moist and avorful and provides a healthy source of good4u™ fats. Tender, slightly sweet, with a hint of citrus, our Gluten-Free Olive Oil Cake is the perfect accompaniment for afternoon tea or a light dessert after dinner. OLIVE OIL CAKE Ingredients • 2 cups 1:1 gluten-free flour • 1 teaspoon Natural Grocers ® Brand Bulk Real Salt • 3 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Baking Powder • ¾ cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil • ¾ cup organic whole milk • 2 large Regenerative Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs • Juice and zest from 1 organic lemon (approximately 1-2 tablespoons juice) • 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract • ½ cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Cane Sugar Top with a drizzle of Natural Grocers Brand Raw and Unfiltered Honey, Natural Grocers Brand sliced almonds, a dusting of organic powdered sugar, organic Greek yogurt, organic whipped cream, a sprinkle of lemon zest and/or fresh organic berries if desired. Serves: 12 Prep Time: 17 Minutes Cooking Time: 43 Total Time: 1 Hour, Plus Cooling Time

then remove it by flipping it gently onto a serving plate. Let the cake cool for at least an hour before slicing. Serve as is or add additional toppings as desired. Leftover cake can be refrigerated, but bring back to room temperature before serving.

Natural Grocers Brand Bulk ingredients are packaged in a plant that processes gluten.

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