rosemary lemon cake

9 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Jun 22, 2016

This is a nice, light dessert from Cooking Light magazine. The original called for currants, but I use diced dried cranberries (Craisins). I also serve with a dollop of non-fat, no sugar added lemon yogurt. Cooking time does not include cooling time.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 large egg (whole egg)
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries, diced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

How To Make rosemary lemon cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch spring form pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
  • Step 3
    Combine 1/2 cup sugar and oil in a large bowl; beat at high speed of a mixer 2 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add yogurt, extracts, egg and egg white; beat 1 minute.
  • Step 5
    Add flour mixture and beat at low speed until well blended.
  • Step 6
    Fold in zest and cranberries.
  • Step 7
    Pour batter into spring form pan. Bake 25 minutes or until golden and cake springs back when touched lightly in center.
  • Step 8
    Remove from oven. Pierce cake several times with a fork.
  • Step 9
    Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice; spoon over cake. Cool on wire rack. To serve, remove ring of pan and slide bottom onto a cake plate.

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Category: Cakes
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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