Geranium cake recipe

Geranium Cake recipe

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Introducing the delightful Geranium Cake recipe, a unique and aromatic dessert that will captivate your taste buds. This recipe combines the delicate flavors of geranium petals with a moist and fluffy cake base, creating a truly memorable treat. The floral notes of the geranium infuse the cake with a subtle, yet distinct fragrance, making it a perfect choice for special occasions or afternoon tea gatherings. Prepare to indulge in a slice of this exquisite confection that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Geranium cake recipe details

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Ingredients

225 g	plain flour
½ tsp	salt
1 tsp	baking powder
120 g	butter
225 g	caster sugar
5 medium	eggs, whites only – you may need one more – lightly whisked until frothy
some	lemon geranium leaves, freshly picked

Instructions

Only use geranium leaves that you have picked from a source known to be free of recent insecticide sprays or possible roadside contamination by petrol or diesel fumes, and especially leaded fuels. Wash them before use.

Grease a 2lb, 900g-1Kg loaf tin, and line with baking parchment and lightly grease again. Crumble the geranium leaves over the lining.

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 5, 190°C, 375°F.

Sift flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl.

Cream butter and sugar together in a fresh bowl. Add 1 tbsp of water and mix. Add dry ingredients and mix. Fold in egg whites and then beat hard for 5 minutes.

Pour batter into pan and bake for about 50 minutes.

Allow to cool in tin for 10-15 minutes and then invert onto a wire rack to cool. Remove lining and geranium leaves when just warm. Although edible, the geranium leaves are for flavour only. Sift icing sugar on top of cake before slicing and serving.

Preparation time:
ca. 40 min
Resting time:
ca. 2 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a