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Hazelnut Olive Oil Cake

This is the Lemon Olive Oil cake from a delightful cookbook called "Just Desserts" by Charlotte Ree (Amazon here). I've taken the liberty of renaming it because I enjoy the hazelnut flavour so much, I wanted to headline it. So I did!Personally, olive oil in desserts confuses my taste buds. So I like that it's not a dominant flavour here, hazelnut is. Olive oil gives this cake a rich brownie-like texture in a way that butter never will. I'm addicted to the meringue-like crispy edges - I want to slice it all off and run away with it!This is an excellent gluten-free, dairy-free cake you can make for gatherings that pretty much everyone can enjoy. Don't skip the lemon zest! I tried it with and without, and it's amazing how it brings out the hazelnut flavour. I LOVE THIS cake!