Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a ring-shaped or bundt-style cake pan with butter or oil, then dust with flour to ensure easy release after baking. Tap out any excess flour.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together using a whisk or electric mixer for 3–5 minutes, until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and airy. The sugar should be dissolved and the volume increased significantly, helping create a light cake texture.
- Add liquids: Slowly drizzle in the oil while continuing to whisk, incorporating it fully for a moist batter. Follow with the milk and the vanilla extract or lemon zest. Mix until the batter is smooth and fragrant.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift the dry mixture into the wet ingredients in two additions, folding gently with a spatula after each. Stir just until no visible streaks of flour remain—overmixing can make the cake dense.
- Fill and bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to smooth the surface if needed. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The surface should spring back lightly when pressed.
- Cool and unmold:
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