Irresistible Lemon Thyme Olive Oil Cake
A delightful lemon cake infused with thyme, featuring a moist crumb and a burst of citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the olive oil, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, lemon zest, and thyme, and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg