Lemony currant and rosemary cake from Snacking Cakes: Simple Treats for Anytime Cravings (page 105) by Yossy Arefi

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Accompaniments: Whipped vanilla mascarpone

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    Can substitute vanilla extract for vanilla bean paste.

  • RhymesWithPhone on May 23, 2026

    I’ve made this cake about 4-5 times. The combo of currants, rosemary, and lemon is so sophisticated. I’ve found that some people feel as I do, and others are like “eh.” But if you think this sounds good, try it. It’s special.

  • anya_sf on February 27, 2026

    Loved the flavor. I baked it as a loaf, which took 50 min, and may be why it was slightly dry. A round or square cake pan might be better. I sprinkled it with both sugar and salt, but would skip the salt next time.

  • mirjoy on February 03, 2026

    Flavors were interesting, but not what I want in a cake. They would be better as a biscuit or muffin, something meant to accompany savory foods.

  • silent_kaye on January 21, 2025

    I made this with dried blueberries instead of currants, but otherwise followed the recipe. The dense texture reminds me of a scone, which may be the intention given the author’s description of the inspiration for this cake. This smelled wonderful while baking and is quite tasty.

  • GaryCooks on December 31, 2024

    WONDERFUL flavor - didn’t use currants, used only 1/2 cup sugar, and didn’t sprinkle with sugar or salt. But baked in my Breville oven on lowest rack for 35 minutes and came out dry. Toothpick came out dry at 35 minutes, so maybe next time I’ll try 25 minutes and see if it comes out moist. (I’ve had this issue with other baked items I did in my Breville, so it may be the oven and not the recipe. I baked the Morning Glory cake the next day in my normal oven for the minimum recommended time and it came out perfect - very moist - just GREAT - but who knows….that could be because of all the moist ingredients( apple and pineapple).

  • hibeez on January 26, 2022

    This was delicious! I think soaking the currants in juice or rum would plump them up a bit and add another dimension. As a side note, I bake these cakes in 2 6" round pans, and freeze one for later. Perfect for 2 people, and the cake doesn't get old sitting around.

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