How do I make a rosemary and lemon zest olive oil cake?

Indulge in an aromatic twist on the traditional cake with our Rosemary and Lemon Zest Olive Oil Cake recipe. Simply divine!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a Rosemary and Lemon Zest Olive Oil Cake. Items include: all-purpose flour granulated sugar baking powder salt olive oil milk eggs lemon zest fresh rosemary

all-purpose flour 1 cup
granulated sugar 1/2 cup
baking powder 1 teaspoon
salt a pinch
olive oil 1/2 cup
milk 1/2 cup
eggs 2
lemon zest zest of 1 lemon
fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon, finely chopped

Take note
Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a dense cake. Also, make sure to use fresh rosemary and lemon zest for the best flavor.

1

Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure that your cake bakes evenly and to perfection.

2

Prepare the cake batter

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

3

Add the wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of olive oil, 1/2 cup of milk, 2 eggs, the zest of 1 lemon, and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh rosemary. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

4

Bake the cake

Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

5

Cool and serve

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and serve your delicious Rosemary and Lemon Zest Olive Oil Cake!