Lemon Basil Olive Oil Loaf Cake + Lemon Basil Sugar

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Remember when I made those soft, chewy lemon basil cookies? Well I’m back with that same refreshing, tangy flavor in loaf cake form! Bright zesty lemon and sweet, peppery basil and citrusy vibrant olive oil get combined to create an ultra-soft, moist loaf cake that you’ll want to keep slicing into over and over again. The aroma of fresh sweet basil and invigorating lemon will fill your house when you make the basil and lemon sugar! Top your loaf cake with fresh whipped cream and a generous spoon of lemon sugar and basil sugar, its a textural delight!

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Olive Oil & Lemon Skyr Cupcakes with Lemon Skyr Buttercream Frosting

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These bright citrusy lemon olive oil cupcakes are light as air. Delicate and spongey, these lemon cupcakes have loads and loads of lemon flavor, from lemon zest, fresh lemon juice and a healthy dose of extra creamy lemon skyr. The thick lemony skyr and the zesty olive oil provide moisture, a melt in your mouth texture and a bright citrus tang. The lusciously rich lemon skyr is blended with golden rich butter and touch of vibrant olive oil to create a smooth creamy frosting that is filled with a lemon punch and extremely addictive.

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Lush Lemon + Basil Sugar Cookies

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Refreshing, bright, tangy lemon mingles with minty, sweet, peppery basil in an ultra-soft chewy sugar cookie that is addictively soft and perfectly balanced. Fresh basil gets ground with sugar creating a not only very flavorful but also very beautiful sugar! Once you make basil sugar you know that it won’t be the last time, its absolutely gorgeous and versatile. The aroma itself is so inviting and lovely! Pair that with the freshness and crispness from the lemon zest and you’ve got yourself a bright cheery cookie that borders on that sweet and savory territory! Perfect for those who don’t like desserts too sweet. A final note on these cookies, be sure not to overbake them or else you’ll miss on that ultra-plush, soft chewy texture that makes these cookies unbelievably addictive.

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Fluffy Lemon Verbena Skyr Pancakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze

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These fluffy, light as air lemon pancakes were exactly what we needed for a late Sunday breakfast. They are made with creamy lemon skyr which make them ultra-light, delicate and give them that hint of bright zingy lemon, which is perfect to cut through the sweetness. To pair with the lemon pancakes, I made a quick lemon verbena sugar syrup. Lemon verbena or lemon bee brush leaves are citrusy, lemony and have a lovely herbaceous note. If you can find some fresh leaves at your farmers market, I highly recommend that you pick some up!

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Lemon Skyr Summer Dutch Baby

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Looking for the perfect summer brunch? Look no further, this light, fluffy lemon skyr Dutch baby hits all the right notes for a show stopping summer Sunday brunch. This Dutch baby combines the best of a delicate crepe, a fluffy pancake and a crispy waffle. The addition of extra creamy lemon skyr adds a hint of citrus flavor and lends a touch of tang. No Dutch baby is complete with its toppings. Spoon some luscious whipped lemon Icelandic skyr, plop a few ripe peaches and juicy blackberries and finish with a swig of maple syrup for the ultimate brunch!

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