Can I Use Dried Thyme In The Thyme And Lemon Bundt Cake?

Our answer

Nigella's Thyme And Lemon Bundt Cake (from SIMPLY NIGELLA) is flavoured with lemon juice and zest and complemented by the slightly sweet, lemony-mint notes of fresh thyme leaves.

Unfortunately we do not think that dried thyme is a good substitute. Dried thyme tends to have a much earthier flavour profile than fresh and this would detract from the lighter, fresher lemon flavour. In addition, fresh thyme leaves are soft and will not be noticed in the cake but dried thyme leaves are much harder and will be noticeable, possibly with a slightly gritty texture. If you can't get fresh thyme then it would be better to omit the thyme and add extra finely grated lemon zest (about half a lemon).