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Lemon & Rosemary Olive Oil Cake

Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon (for zest and juice)
  • 1/2 cup Secolari Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Secolari Fleur de Sel Sea Salt
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary

Glaze

  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees and butter a 9 x 4 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat the eggs for 2 minutes or until slightly frothy. Add sugar and beat for 2 to 3 more minutes. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice and mix until combined.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt and dried rosemary. Mix well.
  • Add the olive oil and flour mixture to the egg mixture, mix using a wooden spoon until combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and bake 35 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Allow to cool before removing from pan.
  • Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cake immediately before serving. Sprinkle with a few remaining rosemary needles if desired.