There is a saying out there and to sum it up simply, it goes like this, hope is just around the corner. Wise words if you ask me. It’s a saying that always proves itself time and time again.
Often I look back and think, how could I not have realized that when God closes a door, He opens a window? (As cliché as that may sound, it is oh so very true).
Sometimes, I feel like I keep getting that door slammed in my face and each time it hurts a bit more than the last. What I didn’t realize is that if the door never closed, we’d be stuck wandering around the halls, going from one room to another for eternity. The only way out is through that window.
Living the Gourmet is our window.
In the last six years, it has brought us more joy and opportunity than we ever imagined- and yes, it has brought us to you, dear friends and readers.
It challenges our creativity and encourages our passion for cooking and baking every day. I would even go so far to say that it has brought our family closer together. It’s an endeavor that I am so blessed to be a part of. Every thought shared; every recipe created is a labor of the purest love.
I watch my mother with profound admiration and pride at this beautiful site she has created (at the encouragement of my brother, I might add). Everyone plays an important role. It is truly a team effort. So you see, Living the Gourmet is where all our hearts combine.
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God bless,
Tammy
Catherine
& Michael
This sweet, moist summer cake is infused with fresh Rosemary and lemon. Speckled with floral notes that are perfectly balanced with hints of citrus.
PrintRosemary & Lemon Infused Cake
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
Ingredients
Simple Rosemary Syrup:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 Rosemary sprig
Cake:
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Sprig of Rosemary from Syrup, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
Rosemary Glaze:
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 tablespoons Rosemary Simple Syrup
- Edible flowers, Rosemary sprig & blossoms for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring water, sugar and rosemary for syrup to a simmer. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Set aside Rosemary sprig for cake. Remove the leaves from the stem and finely chop. Transfer the simple syrup once cool enough to a jar and chill in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together sugar, butter and oil until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla, lemon zest, and rosemary. Mix until well combined. Alternately add milk and dry ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour into an 8½ inch cake pan. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Transfer cake to a wire rack and allow to cool completely in the cake pan.
- With a sharp knife, poke the cake several times and drizzle with about ½ cup of Rosemary simple syrup. Cover the cake and place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight.
- Whisk confectioner’s sugar, vanilla, simple syrup for Rosemary Glaze. Drizzle all over cake and garnish.
- Serve with tea or coffee and enjoy!
Notes
If you have any Rosemary Simple Syrup leftover, mix it with some lemon water for a refreshing summer drink!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Zainab says
I love the new website guys!! So sleek and beautiful! Looking forward to more deliciousness from you all 🙂
Big Daddy Dave says
Hi, Congratulations on your new blogsite! I like your first feature item...your rosemary-lemon infused cake... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Louise says
Hi Tammy,
Oh my gracious goodness, the new site is up and running and oh so "classy." You did a wonderful job but, as you so eloquently shared, it is a family affair:)
I often wonder how your family survived the devastation from Sandy and kept the spirit alive. The shared family spirit is the answer and it shows in each and every word and recipe that is shared. Thank you so much for welcoming us into your world Tammy. Please send lots of hugs to Mom for me:) I haven't "officially" met your brother but do thank him also:)
I love the combination of Rosemary and lemon. I'm sure this cake is as delectable as it looks. Thanks so much for sharing, Tammy...Great job on the site!
Nee says
Congrats on the new website so sleek . I bet the cake is delicious and again I say congrats.
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Tammy, Catherine, and Michael,
Wow! I am very impressed...just love your new home! I feel like I am in another place when I am on your new website. So very inviting! It is very easy to navigate and I love the way you laid out the recipe, much easier to see! So lovely, you must be very proud. Tammy as usual your words are truly from the heart and I can see how important family is to you, which it should be! The recipe is awesome! I would think the flavors of the rosemary and lemon would be very intense, but delightful. I also like the notes, about using the syrup for a drink. The photos were always fabulous, but it just seems even clearer. Great choice of a new home base...
Blessing to you all for a great week, and in Italian we say, Buona Fortuna! (Good Luck) Dottie 🙂
Baby June says
Your new website is great! Love the layout. Also love this cake, so flavorful. 🙂
gloria says
This cake look beautiful and I love the new look!
Heather says
Hi Tammy, Catherine and Michael. I love your new look (it's beautiful!) and congrats on moving to WordPress, how exciting!! Tammy, this is a beautiful post and as a Christian I love what you wrote, very well said. Your rosemary lemon cake looks delish too! May God continue to bless your website and your family. I've been wanting to move my blog to WordPress for a few months now, but it's a lot to figure out. I hope you share with us your experience and tips moving from blogger to WordPress, I'm sure a lot of us would love to read it.
Congratulations again and many blessings,
Heather
MySweetMission.net
Ordinary J says
Beautiful cake! How did you transfer Friends Connect followers from Blogger to WordPress?
Amelia says
Hi Catherine, wow... congratulation on your new blog. Look really nice and classy, love the new look.
And your lemon cake sure look delightful, great to go with a cup of nice tea. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Beautiful presentation. 🙂
Have a lovely week ahead,regards. God bless.
Carol Z says
I am in awe of your new website. The graphics are fabulous and the lead photo is perfectly displayed. You took the leap I'm too scared to take. Congratulations!
Medeja says
Thank you for being here, sharing your lives and recipes with us 🙂
And this cake is absolutely lovely!
Emma | Fork and Good says
I love that this is a family run blog. Beautifully put! And love this rosemary infused cake, bet it's proper banging!
debbie says
Congratulations on your new website Catherine!!! This cake looks wonderful just like all of your cakes do! Lucky me, I have fresh rosemary growing on my deck.....giving this a try!
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says
Beautiful cake and congratulations on the new site. You're going to have fun with wordpress.
lenia says
Oh, my God! Your new website is so elegant and beautiful!Congrats!!!
Many kisses from Greece!
Comedy Plus says
Congratulations on your move to WordPress. Looks great.
Okay, I want a piece of this cake too. Yummy.
Have a fabulous day. 🙂
Marco says
this cake is really beautiful and really tasty!
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
This looks to beautiful to cut into and eat...almost too beautiful, there is no way I could resist! 😀
Ginnie says
This is such a beautiful cake, and I bet it tastes delicious, too:) Thanks for sharing!
Carol says
Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs. The cake is lovely and I like the rosemary syrup--sounds great for a lemon drink!
Jennie says
Looks good!
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April J Harris says
Love your new website design - and it's wonderful how you all work together 🙂 This is a beautiful cake - I love rosemary and lemon together. Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul hop.
lorraine williamson says
this cake is beautiful and looks so yummy thanks for sharing visting from freedom fridays have a great weekend.
Hootin' Anni says
What a beautiful presentation!! Thanks Catherine, for the prayers regarding my health, much appreciated.
Vee says
What a beautiful cake and it sounds so deliciously unique!
Erlene says
I'm glad you all work together on this wonderful blog and found your window. There are so many interesting and different recipes to found on here. Thank you for sharing it with us each week on Merry Monday.
Miz Helen says
Your Rosemary Lemon Infused Cake is beautiful and would be delicious. Thanks so much for sharing it with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you will come back real soon!
Miz Helen
Michelle says
This cake is gorgeous! And the new design is also lovely.
Jodee Weiland says
This cake looks lovely and delicious! What a beautiful dessert to serve to family and friends! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Natasha in Oz says
This cake looks amazing! I agree with others that it looks too pretty to eat!
Thanks so much for sharing your recipe at the Say G'Day Saturday linky party. I've just pinned this to the Say g'day board!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Katherines Corner says
your new design is lovely and this cake looks divine. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop xo
Madonna says
Love this cake and the platter is gorgeous. Pinned.
Jerri says
Your cake looks delicious! Thanks for linking up with me this week. I'm featuring you this week.
Living the Gourmet says
Thank you so much, Jerri! Happy to be linking up again this weekend 🙂
Sherry says
This is beautiful!
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
Living the Gourmet says
Thank you so much, Miz Helen! 🙂
xx
Audrey says
This cake is so beautiful. And lemon rosemary is one of my favorite flavor combinations.
Stopping by from Say G'day Saturday
Nettie Moore says
Thank you for partying with us at Simple Supper Tuesday Linky party! Your cake is being featured at Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog! Post goes live tonight at 8pm EST. Please link up with us then! Nettie
Cynthia/What A Girl Eats says
I love the bold flavors of this cake! I'll bet it is fantastic with a glass of iced tea on a warm summer day!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
This is a lovely cake. I enjoyed reading the post and the words about hope being around the corner.
allie@Through Her Looking Glass says
Beautiful post, beautiful cake. Loved learning more about your dear family. My blog has also been my window....window of joy and hope. I love following Living the Gourmet.... yet another window.... into your family and amazing culinary adventures. Glad to be on this journey with you. And about that gorgeous cake....WOW. Stunning. XO
Laurence says
Rosemary gives desserts such an elegant perfume. Love the cake and love the plate you used for the photographs!
Nicole says
Ooooh! That cake is a real piece of art and it sounds like a wonderful blend of flavours too!
Corinne says
What a beautiful and interesting cake! This would make a wonderful addition to an afternoon tea or to a summer luncheon.
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
The cake looks great - proving it is timeless.
Debi @ Life Currents says
This cake is simply stunning! I can't wait to try it! And, your new layout is beautiful! I bet it feels good to have switched over to WP. Lovely and beautiful work, as always. I always look forward to checking out your recipes. Simply wonderful! Thanks!
Janet says
This cake looks amazing. What a great combination. I will give this a try. Thank you for sharing with us.
Janet
Camilla says
Such a beautiful and simple cake and love the flavour combination which I've never tried but sounds amazing:-)
manilaspoon says
I have never made a cake with rosemary and I have always been intrigued. One look and I know it's delicious! A must-try!
Patricia Conte says
This is simply lovely! I'm a rosemary fiend, and this looks amazing!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Incredibly beautiful!
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says
Now this cake is my idea of heaven.
Katherines Corner says
you make the most amazing things my talented friend . Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo
Joanne T Ferguson says
What an absolutely gorgeous cake! I wish i could have a slice with my tea right now! Pinned and shared!
Del's cooking twist says
This is a really beautiful cake, Catherine! I really love the rosemary glaze!