Rustic Lemon & Thyme Olive Oil Cake

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-2-inch round cake pan with a little olive oil and flour the pan.
2 In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
3 In a larger bowl, add eggs, sugar, olive oil, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and thyme and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes. Beat until the mixture is pale yellow and thickened.
4 Turn the mixer to low, and slowly add the milk, followed by the lemon juice. Mix until the ingredients are incorporated. Add the flour mixture 1/2 at a time, mixing on low after each addition, until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
5 Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cake for 10-15 minutes and place on a cake plate or cake stand with the rounded side up.
6 Using a fine-mesh sieve, dust the top with powdered sugar, and decorate with fresh fruit and herbs.
7 Slice, serve, and enjoy!