Description
Delicate and beautiful desserts adorned with edible flowers, adding a touch of natural elegance and subtle flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted edible flowers (e.g., pansies, violets, nasturtiums), washed and dried
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in about half of the edible flowers into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Arrange the remaining edible flowers on top of the batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the dessert cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure flowers are specifically labeled as edible and have been grown without pesticides.
- Handle delicate flowers with care when folding them into the batter and arranging them on top.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: edible flower desserts, floral desserts, flower-infused baking, decorative desserts, natural desserts, vegetarian desserts, sweet treats with flowers