Yummy Microgreens

Micro Lemon Basil Tea Cake

Submitted by

Kasia

Great for

Dessert | On the Go | Parties | Snack

microgreens used in this recipe

Lemon Basil
This lightly sweet tea cake is super moist with a bright lemon and distinct basil flavour.

Equipment:

  • Standard loaf pan, or 8 inch round pan

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 1/5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup palm sugar
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • 3/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup of Lemon Basil microgreens, lightly chopped (less for milder basil flavour)
  • Ghee or oil for greasing the pan

FOR THE GLAZE

  • 1/2 cup poweder sugar, sifted (more if you want a thicker glaze)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon water (or milk)

 

Process

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Grease and flour pan
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt
  4. In a large bowl, using your fingers, mix the lemon zest and sugar until well combined 
  5. Add yogurt  and lemon juice to sugar mixture and mix well
  6. Add oil, egg, vanilla and Lemon Basil microgreens, whisk until well combined
  7. Fold in flour mixture until just combined
  8. Pour batter into your prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes (until toothpick comes out clean)
  9. Cool on a cooling rack
  10. To make glaze, whisk all ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle over completely cooled cake
  11. Serve with tea or coffee and enjoy!