a little Meyer lemon magic 🌙


end of April recipe drop

Rich with olive oil and kissed by honey, this Meyer lemon cake is bursting with bright lemon flavor!

It has a dense, moist crumb and is topped off with a sweet & lemony thyme sugar glaze that shatters when you slice into it.

We're approaching the end of peak Meyer lemon season here in New England so let this be their last hurrah!

sugar-glazed Meyer lemon cake

here's what you'll need:

  • Meyer lemons
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • eggs
  • honey
  • olive oil
  • greek yogurt
  • vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar
  • granulated sugar
  • fresh thyme leaves

what makes Meyer lemons so special?

A hybrid of multiple citrus species, Meyer lemons are sweeter, less sour, and more floral than the Eureka lemon – the ‘regular’ variety that most of us find readily at our local grocery stores.

make some Meyer lemon magic with me

stay tuned for more recipe drops!

Kelly 🌙

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