A Heavenly Bundt Cake Recipe Using Chamomile Tea to Bake For Your Next Gathering

What types of cake are usually served with tea?

If you are planning a fun gathering for a special occasion or just for a simple evening in, we love baked sweets to enjoy with tea! There are many types of cake that are traditionally served with tea and the choice often depends on preference and the occasion. One of our Red Rose favorite desserts is bundt cake.

Bundt cake is a dense, moist cake that is known for its distinctive ring shape. When serving bundt cake with tea, it is a good idea to keep the portion sizes small, as bundt cake can be quite rich and dense. You can cut the cake into small slices or even bite-sized pieces for a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea any time of year

Is a bundt cake technically a donut?

Bundt cake is not a donut. A bundt cake is baked in a bundt pan, which is a circular pan with a hole in the center. The creates a ring shape for the cake.

Donuts are deep-fried pastries that are usually round with a hole in the center. They are often served as a sweet breakfast or snack food.

Though both sweets have a circular shape with a hole in the center, they are two distinct types of baked goods with different textures, ingredients, and preparation methods.

Can chamomile tea be used for baking?

Chamomile tea can be used for baking and cooking in a variety of ways. Chamomile tea can be infused into milk, cream, or butter to add a delicate floral flavor to baked goods such as cakes, muffins, and scones.

To use chamomile tea in baking, you can steep a chamomile tea bag in hot milk, cream, or butter for a few minutes to infuse the flavor.

Chamomile tea combined with other flavors such as vanilla, lemon, or honey create more complex flavor profiles.

What flavor does chamomile tea have?

Chamomile tea is known for its delicate, slightly sweet, and floral flavor with subtle hints of apple. Chamomile tea is known for its calming properties and is often consumed before bedtime to help with relaxation and sleep.

Red Rose Tea’s “Let It Go” Honey Lavender Herbal Tea is a chamomile tea blended with care to create a perfectly balanced, great-tasting cup of that demonstrates our passion for a superior tea experience. This one-of-a-kind tea blend makes an amazing cup of fine tea that promotes overall health and well-being. Daily life can have its share of speed bumps. At the end of the day, find your moment to relax and reset the Red Rose way with honey lavender tea in single serve individually wrapped pyramid tea bags. The pyramid tea bags offer higher quality teas and herbs for a flavorful steeping experience and faster infusion from the porous mesh.

Is chamomile tea considered herbal tea?

Chamomile tea is considered an herbal tea. It is made from the dried flowers of the chamomile plant, which is a member of the daisy family. Unlike true teas, which are made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, herbal teas are made from a variety of plants, including herbs, flowers, fruits, and spiced.

Herbal teas, like chamomile, do not contain caffeine, which make them a popular choice for those who prefer a hot beverage without the stimulant effects of caffeine.

How much chamomile tea is too much?

While drinking chamomile tea is generally safe for most people, consuming excessive amounts of it may cause unwanted side effects. The recommended daily dosage is 1-2 cups of chamomile tea per day.

Chamomile tea is an herbal blend that is caffeine-free and can be enjoyed any time of day. It can be a refreshing and soothing beverage that can help reduce stress and anxiety throughout the day.

Chamomile Tea Cake Ingredients

• 4 Red Rose "Let It Go" Honey Lavender Chamomile Tea Tea Bags*
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• Powdered sugar for dusting

*A chamomile herbal tea alternative to use is our Red Rose Sweet Chamomile Herbal Tea

Chamomile Tea Cake Recipe

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 10-cup bundt cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the chamomile tea bags. Let steep for 5-10 minutes.
3. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl
4. Add eggs in slowly, beating them well one at a time. Add vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with 1/4 cup of the cooled chamomile tea, and mixing well after each addition.
7. Stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust the chamomile cake with powdered sugar and serve. Enjoy your chamomile tea bundt cake with lemon and a cup of tea.