🌿🍰 Rosemary Olive Oil Cake: A Unique Culinary Delight to Savor and Celebrate (2023)
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of a Rosemary Olive Oil Cake 🌿🫒. This unique dessert combines the earthy richness of olive oil with the aromatic touch of rosemary. Moist, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious, it's the perfect treat for any occasion. 🍰 #DeliciousDesserts #RosemaryMagic 🌿🫒
Ingredients
Ingredients for Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
- ¾ cup golden/raw or white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature (approx. 55g-60g in shell)
- 2 Tbsp lemon zest finely zested, approx. 1 medium-large lemon
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice approx. 1 medium-large lemon
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup whole milk at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups 225g plain all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp icing/confectioners sugar to dust over the finished cake
Instructions
Step 1: 🌡️ Preparing for Baking
- - Preheat your oven to 180ºC (356ºF).
- - Line an 8-inch round baking pan with parchment paper for a non-stick experience.
Step 2: 🍋 Mixing the Sweet Ingredients
- - In a big bowl, combine sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- - Use electric beaters on low-medium speed to mix until smooth.
Step 3: 🫒 Adding the Magic Oil
- - Slowly pour in olive oil while continuing to beat for about 50 seconds.
Step 4: 🥛 The Milky Way
- - Add milk and a dash of vanilla extract.
- - Beat for 15 seconds until well combined.
Step 5: 🌾 The Floury Finish
- - Mix in flour, baking powder, and finely chopped rosemary for about 15 seconds.
- - Ensure a smooth batter without lumps.
Step 6: 🍰 Into the Pan It Goes
- - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Step 7: ⏲️ Baking Time
- - Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 8: 🌬️ Cool Down Moment
- - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Step 9: 🎉 Time to Shine on the Rack
- - Carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10: 🍰 The Sweet Finale
- - Dust the top with icing sugar and serve!
- - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Enjoy your Rosemary Olive Oil Cake! 🌿🫒
Notes
Nutrition Facts
⦁ - Calories: 400kcal⦁ - Protein: 5g
⦁ - Saturated Fat: 4g
⦁ - Sodium: 172mg
⦁ - Sugar: 21g
⦁ - Monounsaturated Fat: 15g
⦁ - Fiber: 1g
⦁ - Vitamin A: 113IU
⦁ - Carbohydrates: 40g
⦁ - Potassium: 168 mg
⦁ - Vitamin C: 4mg
⦁ - Iron: 2mg
⦁ - Trans Fat: 0.004g
⦁ - Fat: 22g
⦁ - Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
⦁ - Cholesterol: 44mg
⦁ - Calcium: 77mg
