SCENTED GERANIUM POUND CAKE
Scented geraniums lend their perfume and subtle flavor to this rich dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes two 9-by-4 1/2-by-2 3/4-inch cakes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees with rack in center. Spray two 9-by-4 1/2-by-2 3/4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray; line with parchment. Arrange geranium leaves, with tops facing down, along bottom and around sides of pan. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Sift together flour and baking powder. With the mixer set on low, add yolks one at a time to butter-and-sugar mixture, alternating with flour mixture.
- With the mixer set on medium speed, beat in vanilla, then cream. Batter will be thick. Transfer batter to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Place egg whites in a medium nonreactive bowl and, with an electric hand mixer, whip egg whites to stiff peaks. Using a rubber spatula, stir about one-quarter of the egg whites into batter to lighten. Fold in remaining whites.
- Carefully spoon batter into prepared pans. (Additional leaves may be arranged on top of batter if desired.) Run a knife blade through batter a few times to remove air bubbles. Bake until a cake tester comes out clean, 80 to 90 minutes. Let cool on wire rack, 1 to 1 1/2 hours, then remove from pans.
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Adams Mohammad
adams-m78@yahoo.comThis is the best pound cake I've ever had! The scented geranium leaves add a wonderful flavor that makes it really special.
pastor Samuel Elias
s@gmail.comThis cake is so moist and fluffy! The scented geranium leaves give it a unique flavor that I really love.
Sudayes Bakhshi
sudayes-b73@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of floral flavors, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. The scented geranium leaves added just the right amount of flavor without being overpowering.
Guta Wakwaya
g-w25@yahoo.comThis cake is easy to make and always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for potlucks and bake sales.
Elijah Ascencio
elijah.a31@yahoo.comI love the unique flavor of this cake. The scented geranium leaves add a subtle floral note that makes it really special.
TailWhip Exotics
exotics_t24@gmail.comThis cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.
bye
bye36@yahoo.comThe cake was delicious, but the glaze was a bit too runny for my liking. I think I would have preferred a thicker glaze that would have stayed on the cake better.
Bismarck Baah
baah@gmail.comThis cake was a disaster! The batter was too thick and the cake didn't rise properly. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be trying this recipe again.
Sunny Klaus
s-k@gmail.comThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the scented geranium leaves were a nice touch. I think I would have liked it better with a less sweet glaze.
Kofi Nyame
kofi-nyame@hotmail.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of floral flavors, but I was pleasantly surprised. The scented geranium leaves added just a hint of floralness that was not overpowering. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaz
Saucyy Beans
s.b@yahoo.comThis cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The scented geranium leaves added a delicate flavor that was perfect for a summer afternoon tea.
Bonita Daniels
d@hotmail.comI've never used scented geranium leaves in baking before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The cake turned out wonderfully, and the floral flavor was a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Keira Ames
keira.a@hotmail.comThis cake was a delightful surprise! The scented geranium leaves added a unique and subtle floral flavor that perfectly complemented the sweetness of the cake. The texture was moist and fluffy, and the glaze gave it a beautiful shine.