ingredients

• 1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 2/3 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup milk

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• (optional) 1 tsp cardamom

steps

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and oil a loaf pan.

2. Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl.

3. Create a well in the flour mix and add olive oil, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk into the flour mixture.

4. Add lemon juice and stir until completely combined and there are no lumps.

5. In a separate mixing bowl, pour about half of the batter in. Add cocoa powder, cinnamon, and cardamom. Stir until completely combined and no lumps.

6. Alternating between the two batters (I'd recommend using a 1/4 measuring cup to make this easy), pour into the loaf pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. Let cool ~15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!