Description
A moist and flavorful basil cake with a unique herbal twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in chopped basil leaves.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture. Mix well.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: basil cake, herbal dessert, easy cake recipe