Elderflower crunch cake

Vegetarian
Elderflower crunch cake
70 min.
8
418kcal

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If you're on the lookout for a delightful dessert that perfectly balances flavor and texture, look no further than this Elderflower Crunch Cake. Bursting with the light, floral notes of elderflower, this heavenly loaf cake offers a unique twist that will make any occasion special. Its golden exterior tempts you to take a bite, while the moist, fluffy crumb inside keeps you coming back for more.

Perfectly suited for vegetarians, this cake is not only easy to prepare, but it also comes together in just 70 minutes. Imagine the delightful aroma wafting from your oven as it bakes, filling your kitchen with hints of sweetness and floral essences. Each slice reveals a beautifully textured cake made with ground almonds, adding a nutty depth that complements the elderflower cordial poured over the top, soaking into the cake and creating a luscious finish.

Ideal for gatherings, afternoon teas, or simply indulging on a cozy weekend, this Elderflower Crunch Cake serves up to eight people, ensuring that there’s enough for everyone to enjoy. Whether drizzled with a bit of icing or served plain with a cup of tea, this cake is sure to impress even the most discerning sweet tooth. Treat yourself to this delightful dessert and let the charming flavors of elderflower take you on a culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  • 175 butter softened for greasing
  • 175 golden caster sugar 
  •  eggs 
  • 140 self-raising flour 
  • 85 ground almonds 
  • 0.5 tsp double-acting baking powder 
  • 100 ml milk 
  • tbsp elderflower cordial 
  • tbsp golden granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • oven
  • whisk
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas
  2. Grease and line a 2lb/900g loaf tin with a long strip of baking parchment. To make the loaf cake batter, beat the butter and sugar with an electric whisk until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, flour, almonds, baking powder and milk until smooth.
  3. Pour into the tin and bake for 45-50 mins until golden, risen and a skewer poked in the centre comes out clean.
  4. As soon as the cake has come out of the oven, prick it all over with a skewer.
  5. Mix together the cordial and extra sugar, then pour all over the cake. Cool in the tin, then carefully lift out to slice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories418kcal
Protein6.59%
Fat53.1%
Carbs40.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.64
Glycemic Load
12.72
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.91347828637%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:417.76kcal
20.89%
Fat:25.29g
38.91%
Saturated Fat:12.41g
77.59%
Carbohydrates:43.19g
14.4%
Net Carbohydrates:41.65g
15.14%
Sugar:28.33g
31.47%
Cholesterol:109.96mg
36.65%
Sodium:206mg
8.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.06g
14.13%
Selenium:12.78µg
18.25%
Vitamin A:656.99IU
13.14%
Calcium:90.39mg
9.04%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.9%
Phosphorus:75.09mg
7.51%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.6%
Fiber:1.55g
6.19%
Iron:1.04mg
5.79%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.05%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.31%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.23%
Folate:14.4µg
3.6%
Vitamin D:0.47µg
3.15%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.94%
Copper:0.05mg
2.73%
Potassium:94.13mg
2.69%
Magnesium:10.39mg
2.6%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.6%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.93%
Vitamin K:1.67µg
1.59%
Vitamin B3:0.23mg
1.17%