Rosemary Lemon Cake
Our Meyer Lemon-Rosemary Loaf Cake is a delicious example of how well the flavors of lemon and rosemary compliment each other. We used the zest from five of these lemons and some chopped fresh rosemary. The flecks of Meyer lemon zest and rosemary bits are visible in every slice.
Servings: 2 loaves
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar 400g
- 4 extra-large eggs room temperature
- zest from 5 lemons
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 360g
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
- 1/2 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar sifted
- 4-5 tablespoons freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 (8-½ by 4-¼ inch) loaf pans.
- Add the butter and granulated sugar to a mixing bowl and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes (use a stand mixer or a hand mixer).
- With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs, 1 at a time, then mix in the lemon zest.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and rosemary. Whisk together to combine. In another bowl, whisk the lemon juice, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Add the flour and buttermilk mixtures alternately to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour. Divide the batter evenly between the pans. Smooth the tops, and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
For the Glaze
- For the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and the lemon juice in a bowl, mixing with a wire whisk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the tops of the cakes and allow the glaze to run down the sides. Allow the glaze to set up before serving.
Notes
- This recipe will make two loaves with each loaf serving 10 slices
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 252mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g
