Celebrate International Cake Day with These Essential Oil-Infused Recipes

Celebrate International Cake Day with These Essential Oil-Infused Recipes

Donna Smith

Celebrate International Cake Day with flavour, fun and a touch of nature’s finest!

Celebrated annually on 20th July in Australia, International Cake Day was founded in 2011 by a group of creative cake lovers from different countries. Their mission? To promote peace and friendship through the universal love of cake. Since then, the day has gained global popularity, giving cake enthusiasts everywhere the perfect excuse to whip up something delicious and share it with friends and family. 

Whether you're baking a classic sponge, a rich chocolate cake or a citrus-infused treat, essential oils can elevate your creations to a whole new level. In this blog, we’ll show you how to integrate doTERRA essential oils into some delightful cake recipes that’ll make this year’s celebration a sensory feast.

Why Use Essential Oils in Baking?

Essential oils like Lemon, Wild Orange, Peppermint and Lavender aren’t just for diffusers or skincare. When used correctly, Certified Pure Tested Grade (CPTG®) oils like doTERRA's can enhance both flavour and aroma in your baking. Always ensure you're using oils labelled for internal use.

Tips for Baking with Essential Oils

  • Less is more: Start with a toothpick swirl or a single drop, especially with stronger oils like Peppermint.
  • Mix with fats: Combine essential oils with butter, oil, or eggs to disperse the flavour evenly.
  • Use CPTG® oils: Not all oils are created equal. Choose high-quality, food-grade oils like doTERRA.

1. Lemon & Lavender Cake

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups self-raising flour
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 drop doTERRA Lemon oil
  • 1 drop doTERRA Lavender oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a round cake tin.
  2. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  4. Stir in milk, vanilla, and oils.
  5. Fold in flour, pour into tin, and bake for 30–35 minutes.

2. Chocolate Peppermint Cake

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups plain flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 drop doTERRA Peppermint oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk all dry ingredients.
  3. Stir in wet ingredients and peppermint oil.
  4. Mix until smooth, pour into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes.

3. Citrus Bliss Cupcakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ cups self-raising flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 drops doTERRA Wild Orange oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line muffin tray.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Mix in Wild Orange oil and milk, then fold in flour.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.

Decorating with Essential Oils

Frostings can be just as aromatic! Add 1 drop of Wild Orange or Lemon oil to your buttercream for a refreshing twist. For something soothing, try a touch of Lavender oil with vanilla frosting.

Final Thoughts

International Cake Day is more than just an excuse to indulge—it’s a chance to connect, share and create something beautiful with the power of nature. Adding doTERRA essential oils to your recipes is a fun, flavourful way to celebrate while reaping the aromatic and emotional benefits these oils provide.

Ready to start baking with essential oils? Explore the full range of CPTG® essential oils at Essential Oils QLD and turn your kitchen into a botanical bakery.

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