Description
Indulge in the floral sweetness of this Hibiscus Bliss Cake, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. This moist and flavorful cake infused with hibiscus tea is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup brewed hibiscus tea (strong)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus petals (crushed)
- Optional: pink or red food coloring for deeper color
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla. Stir in sour cream and brewed hibiscus tea.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Fold in crushed hibiscus petals and food coloring. Pour batter into pan and bake for 28–32 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can frost this cake with a simple hibiscus glaze made from powdered sugar and hibiscus tea, or serve it plain with a dusting of powdered sugar.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
