Lemon and Olive Oil Cake with Rosemary

A light and fragrant cake that perfectly complements a spicy Mediterranean meal. The lemon cuts through richness, while the olive oil and rosemary add depth and complexity.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Calories

475 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.42/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Dinner•Dessert

Cuisine:

Italian•Mediterranean

Main Ingredient:

Pasta

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1.5cupsAll-purpose flour(Plus more for dusting the pan)

£0.25

1.5teaspoonsBaking powder

£0.05

0.3teaspoonSalt

£0.01

3Eggs(Large)

£0.75

0.8cupGranulated sugar

£0.30

0.5cupOlive oil(Extra virgin)

£0.60

2tablespoonsLemon zest(From 2 lemons)

£0.15

2tablespoonsLemon juice(From 1 lemon)

£0.10

1teaspoonFresh rosemary(Finely chopped)

£0.12

OptionalPowdered sugar(For dusting)

£0.20

Total Cost

£2.53

£0.42 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
2.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4.
Gradually whisk in olive oil until well combined.
5.
Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped rosemary to the wet ingredients and whisk to combine.
6.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
7.
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
8.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (120g)

475 kcal / 1987 kJ

Carbs

53g

20% of RDA

Fat

27g

39% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

31 g

34% of RDA

Sodium

150 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Use a high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.

Make sure the eggs are at room temperature for better volume.

Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.

Adjust baking time depending on your oven; check for doneness with a toothpick.

For an extra burst of flavor, brush the cooled cake with a simple syrup made with lemon juice and sugar.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

9-inch cake pan

Mixing bowls

Whisk

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Main Course

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A classic Italian pasta dish featuring garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, and perfectly cooked spaghetti. Simple, quick, and bursting with flavor.

20 minutes

2 servings