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Hibiscus Bliss Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Hibiscus Bliss Cake is a delicate and fragrant floral dessert featuring a moist cake infused with dried hibiscus petals and brewed hibiscus tea. This beautifully pink cake is topped with a tangy hibiscus glaze, making it a perfect treat for tea time or special occasions. The unique blend of hibiscus flavor with a classic vanilla cake base offers a delightful twist that excites the palate.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup brewed hibiscus tea (strongly steeped and cooled)
  • 2 teaspoons dried hibiscus petals (finely crushed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons brewed hibiscus tea
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Optional Garnish

  • Dried edible flowers
  • Lemon zest
  • Additional crushed hibiscus petals

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure the cake does not stick.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This aerates the batter and creates a tender cake texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, finely crushed dried hibiscus petals, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and hibiscus flavor.
  5. Mix Wet Mixture and Dry Ingredients: Combine the whole milk and brewed hibiscus tea in a small measuring cup. Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with the hibiscus-milk mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter, which can make the cake dense.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
  7. Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then transfer it onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely to room temperature.
  8. Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of brewed hibiscus tea, and lemon juice until a smooth glaze forms. Add more hibiscus tea if needed to achieve a drizzle consistency.
  9. Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and garnish with dried edible flowers, lemon zest, or additional crushed hibiscus petals for an elegant presentation.

Notes

  • For a deeper hibiscus flavor, steep 2 tablespoons of dried hibiscus petals in 1/2 cup boiling water for 10 minutes, then strain and let cool before using.
  • This cake pairs beautifully with tea or light fruit for a refreshing accompaniment.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion

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