Description
Rosemary-lemon bundt cake whisks Mediterranean sunshine into a delightful dessert, blending herbal notes with citrusy brightness. Moist crumb and elegant shape promise a sophisticated treat that delights senses and brings Mediterranean charm right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
Herbs and Flavoring:
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Candied Rosemary Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 6 sprigs rosemary
Icing Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
Make the Cake
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and meticulously coat a 12-cup Bundt pan with butter and flour, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, whisking thoroughly.
- Cream butter, sugar, lemon zest, and chopped rosemary using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes airy and voluminous, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla and lemon juice.
- Gradually fold in flour mixture and sour cream alternately, starting and concluding with flour, mixing minimally to maintain batter integrity.
- Transfer batter into prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the surface and gently tapping to eliminate potential air pockets.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, covering with foil after 30 minutes if browning occurs rapidly. Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges with minimal crumbs.
- Allow cake to rest in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack for complete cooling.
Make the Candied Rosemary
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Whip egg white until frothy and place sugar in a separate container.
- Delicately brush rosemary sprigs with egg white, then roll in sugar for even coating.
- Position sugared sprigs on prepared sheet and permit drying for one hour.
Make the Icing
- Combine confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and water, whisking until smooth.
- Adjust consistency by incrementally adding water until achieving a thick yet pourable texture.
Assemble the Cake
- Once cake has thoroughly cooled, drizzle icing across the top, allowing elegant cascading along sides.
- Permit icing to stabilize for approximately 30 minutes.
- Garnish with candied rosemary immediately before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother batter and even mixing.
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternatives for dietary adaptations.
- Chop rosemary finely to distribute flavor evenly and prevent overpowering herbal notes.
- Use fresh, high-quality lemon zest for brighter, more vibrant citrus undertones in the cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg