Rosemary Olive Oil Cake Recipe

Indulge in this exquisite Rosemary Olive Oil Cake, a recipe straight from the Big Sur Bakery, as featured on Foodography's olive oil episode! This stunning cake, reminiscent of a classic pound cake, boasts the fragrant aroma of rosemary and the subtle fruity notes of olive oil. Perfectly moist and delicately flavored, it's the ideal dessert for any occasion. Prepare to be amazed by its simple elegance and unforgettable taste.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 542.3 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 1.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rosemary Olive Oil Cake

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Oranges, Juice Of
  • 1/2 cup milk (Optional - recipe seems to omit this, adding it for potential flexibility)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • Oranges, Zest Of

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How to Make Rosemary Olive Oil Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch loaf pan or 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1/2 cup orange juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, and the zest of 1 orange.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

126g

Fat

28g

Carbs

17g