Olive Oil Cake with Mascarpone Frosting

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F; grease 9-inch cake pan.

2. 2

   Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt.

3. 3

   Whisk eggs, olive oil, milk, lemon zest.

4. 4

   Combine wet and dry ingredients.

5. 5

   Pour into greased pan; bake 35-40 minutes.

6. 6

   Let cool completely.

7. 7

   Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream and vanilla bean paste until smooth.

8. 8

   Frost cake, swirl in cherry preserves and garnish with orange zest.