Our April Challenge

When you want a light dessert to serve after dinner in the spring, turn to this lemon olive oil cake. This simple, one-layer cake doesn’t need any frosting—a dusting of powdered sugar is enough.

Yes, you will taste the olive oil (it provides moisture and flavor), so choose the best one. It’s a good excuse to use that specialty olive oil in your pantry (or to buy that bottle you’ve been eyeing). One taste will convert you into an olive oil cake fan.

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Top angle shot of Lemon Olive Oil CakeMARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME

How to Participate

  • Bake this cake: Use a good quality olive oil here, since the flavor really comes through in this cake.
  • Review the recipe: Post your review under the recipe on our website and share your thoughts in our Facebook group.
  • Enter our sweepstakes: Share photos of this month’s bake with us, and you could win nifty gear for your kitchen.
  • Ask questions: If you need help or a few baking tips, talk with our Taste of Home baking pros and fellow bakers in our Facebook group. They’re ready to answer all your questions.
  • Share photos: You can also share pics in the Bakeable Facebook group or on Instagram (use #bakeable). We’d love to see what you’re baking!

Baking Resources

We’re confident you can tackle this recipe, but if you need a little help along the way, check out these related articles. And don’t be afraid to ask us questions in our Bakeable Facebook group!


Enter Our Sweepstakes


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Share a photo of something you’ve baked this month (maybe this cake), and you could win a Taste of Home cookbook.


Check Out Past Challenges

Want to catch up on challenges? See what we’ve made in the past and try making the recipes!

See What’s Next

Every month, we’ll introduce a new challenge. You can see what’s coming next by subscribing to our newsletter or joining the Bakeable Facebook group. We’ll also post more recipes and tips, and check out your photos and stories. We’d love to keep up with you!