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Lemon Rosemary Olive Oil Cake

Lemon Rosemary Olive Oil Cake

Lemon, rosemary, and olive oil pair together perfectly for this delicious, moist, and airy cake.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups flour
  • ½ tbsp fresh rosemary finely diced
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Powdered sugar to top
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons zest and juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 3 eggs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, rosemary, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and then add the granulated sugar, olive oil, milk, butter, and the zest and juice from 2 lemons.
  • Slowly incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined (don’t overmix!).
  • Pour batter into an olive oil-coated 9-inch baking pan and cook in oven for 40-50 minutes.
  • Let cool on a cooling rack before dusting with powdered sugar. Feel free to serve topped with fresh fruit.
Keyword Cake, Lemon, Olive Oil