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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Qudrat Khan
[email protected]This cake was a total disappointment. It was dry, crumbly, and had a strange aftertaste. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I definitely won't be making this again.
Jr McArthur
[email protected]This cake was a complete failure. It was dry, dense, and flavorless. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but I definitely won't be making this again.
Krishantha Perera
[email protected]This cake was an absolute disaster. It was so dry and crumbly that I could barely eat it. The flavor was also very strange and unpleasant. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I definitely won't be making this again.
Gulbahar Blouch
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this cake turned out terrible. It was dry, dense, and had a strange aftertaste. I'm not sure if it was the scented geranium leaves or something else, but I definitely won't be making this again.
Young Cee
[email protected]This cake was a waste of time and ingredients. It was dry, dense, and flavorless. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I definitely won't be making this again.
sunny shrestha
[email protected]This recipe needs some serious improvement. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was just plain weird. I won't be making this again.
Merian Kirapash
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The flavor was bland and the texture was dry. I wouldn't recommend it.
Selai Tadrau
[email protected]Not my favorite.
George Jojo
[email protected]Meh.
Steve Flaherty
[email protected]I had high hopes for this cake, but it unfortunately fell short. The floral flavor was overpowering and the texture was too dense. I think I'll stick to my old pound cake recipe.
Kaakaa Cade
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was really nice. I think I'll try it again with a different recipe that produces a lighter texture.
ntobeko mkhwanazi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of floral flavors, but this cake was surprisingly good! The geranium leaves added a subtle sweetness and complexity that I really enjoyed. The texture of the cake was also perfect - moist and dense, but not too heavy.
Aive Ovi
[email protected]This was the perfect cake for a summer gathering. It was light and refreshing, with a hint of floral flavor. My friends and family loved it!
Farooq Ćh 687
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my last dinner party! I love the unique flavor that the scented geranium leaves added to the cake. It was a perfect balance of sweet and floral. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
Tammy Perry
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes to try, and this one definitely caught my eye. The scented geranium pound cake was a bit of an experiment, but it turned out really well! The cake had a lovely floral aroma and a moist, dense crumb.
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[email protected]This cake was a delicious and unique treat! The scented geranium leaves added a wonderful floral flavor that complemented the sweetness of the cake perfectly. It was a bit more dense than a traditional pound cake, but I really enjoyed the texture. I'
Fahim Boss
[email protected]The scented geranium pound cake turned out beautifully! The cake had a lovely golden crust and a moist, tender crumb. The geranium leaves infused the cake with a delicate floral aroma and a hint of citrus. I served it with a dusting of powdered sugar
Rahad Rahadhasan
[email protected]This recipe was a delightful surprise! The scented geranium leaves added a unique and subtle floral flavor to the cake, which was perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the batter. The pound cake texture was dense and moist, and the hint of lemon z