Description
Elderflower Cake is the epitome of springtime indulgence, effortlessly blending floral sweetness with a light, airy texture. This delightful cake, layered with elderflower syrup and topped with creamy frosting, brings a touch of summer to any occasion. Whether celebrating a special event or savoring a simple afternoon tea, this cake promises to impress your guests and elevate your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup elderflower syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in elderflower syrup and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, cream softened butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and enough elderflower syrup for desired consistency. Frost cooled cakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg