Embrace the delightful charm of spring with our Hibiscus Blossom Cake This cake is a celebration of flavor and color, featuring a velvety pink vanilla frosting infused with the essence of hibiscus. Perfect for springtime festivities or as a gourmet everyday treat, this cake brings a floral note to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Dry Mix:
1 and 1/2 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dried hibiscus flower powder, plus an additional teaspoon for the frosting
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Mix:
3 medium eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup honey or light unrefined muscovado sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
250 grams Mascarpone or soft cream cheese (e.g., Philadelphia)
1/3 cup agave syrup or maple syrup
180 ml double (heavy) cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation:
Preheat your oven to 338°F (170°C). Line your baking tins with parchment paper for easy cake removal.
Hibiscus Powder:
Pulverize dried hibiscus flowers into a fine powder using a grinder.
Dry Ingredients:
Combine flour, hibiscus powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
Wet Ingredients:
Whisk eggs, milk, yogurt, honey (or sugar), and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until well blended.
Combine:
Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a light cake texture.
Pour the batter into the prepared tins.
Bake:
Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the cakes in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting:
Whip the double cream to stiff peaks.
Fold in the cream cheese, vanilla, sweetener, and a teaspoon of hibiscus powder to achieve a lovely pink hue.
Decorate:
Adorn the Cake: Once your cake layers have cooled to perfection, lavishly spread the hibiscus-infused frosting over each layer. The frosting should be smooth and even, capturing the essence of hibiscus in every stroke.
Floral Embellishments: Enhance the cake’s beauty by decorating with edible flowers, specifically hibiscus petals if available, or other edible blossoms that complement the cake’s flavor and aesthetic.
Final Touches: Add a sprinkling of finely chopped pistachios or a light dusting of powdered sugar to the edges for a touch of elegance and texture contrast.
Preparation Overview:
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Serves: 12 slices
