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Lemon, Rosemary and Olive Oil Cake on a cake pedestal

Lemon, Rosemary & Olive Oil Cake

Servings: 8
Author: Lidey Hueck

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (230g) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 4-inch fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Nonstick cooking spray with flour, for the pan
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup (160g) sour cream
  • Grated zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/3 cup (80g) freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
  • 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour, plus more for greasing the pan
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Lightly sweetened whipped cream or confectioners’ sugar, for serving
  • 3 small oranges for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • In a small skillet or saucepan, combine the oil and rosemary sprigs. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until the rosemary begins to sizzle, then turn the heat to its lowest setting and cook for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes, then discard the rosemary sprigs and pour the oil into a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan at least 2 inches deep with cooking spray, and line the bottom with parchment paper, then flour the sides.
  • Add the sugar to the bowl with the rosemary oil and whisk until combined. Add the eggs and whisk vigorously until thick and glossy. Add the vanilla, sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice and whisk until smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk gently until only small lumps remain. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake until the edges of the cake are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool for 30 minutes in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve the cake at room temperature, with lightly sweetened whipped cream or a sprinkle of confectioners’ sugar and the orange segments, if using. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

Excerpted from COOKING IN REAL LIFE: Delicious & Doable Recipes for Every Day. Copyright @ 2024 by Lidey Heuck. Photography Copyright © 2024 by Dane Tashima. Reproduced by permission of Simon Element, and imprint of Simon & Schuster. All rights reserved.