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Strawberry Chamomile Cake

Strawberry Chamomile Cake: A Light, Dreamy Delight for Mom

Strawberry Chamomile Cake is a delightful dessert that combines fresh strawberries and chamomile for a refreshing taste, perfect for Mother's Day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 bags Chamomile Tea Bags use high-quality
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries chopped
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Chamomile Tea (cooled) use cooled from the cake
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Sliced Strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons Chamomile Flowers

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Oven
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Set aside.
  2. Boil one cup of water and steep three chamomile tea bags for about five minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat together butter, eggs, and cooled chamomile tea until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Fold in chopped strawberries.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Make frosting by combining cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cooled chamomile tea until smooth.
  9. Once the cake is cool, frost the top and sides with cream cheese frosting.
  10. Garnish with sliced strawberries and chamomile flowers before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh, ripe strawberries and high-quality chamomile tea for the best flavor. Let the cake cool completely before frosting to maintain a perfect presentation.

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