Lemon Verbena Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 8½"x 5" (6 cup capacity) bundt pan well and lightly dust with flour, or use a baking spray with flour.

Step 2

Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light colored and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined.

Step 4

Add in the lemon verbena or lemon zest and mix until incorporated.

Step 5

Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.

Step 6

Combine the milk, lemon juice, and vanilla in a small bowl.

Step 7

Add the dry and liquid mixtures to the mixing bowl alternately, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix just until everything is combined.

Step 8

Pour batter into prepared pan until about ¾ full - you may have leftover batter.

Step 9

Bake for 45-50 minutes until a tester comes out clean. Let cool on wire rack.