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• Level: Intermediate 

• Time: 2 hours 

• Makes: 16 slices 

 

This delightful chamomile-infused honey cake with Rosita Bee Bread combines delicate floral notes with a creamy, honey-sweetened filling, making it a perfect centerpiece for any spring gathering. Each slice offers a soft, aromatic crumb and a subtle crunch from the bee bread topping. 

 

Ingredients

 

• Cake Batter: 200g softened butter, 150g sugar, 50g honey, 4 eggs, 3 tbsp milk, 150g flour, 100g ground almonds, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt

• Chamomile Tea: 4 chamomile tea bags, 150ml boiling water, 30g honey, zest and juice of 1 lemon

• Filling: 200g cream cheese, 50g honey, 1 tbsp Rosita Bee Bread

• Icing: 50g honey, 1/2 tbsp Rosita Bee Bread 

 

Method

 

1. Prepare the Batter: Cream butter, sugar, and honey until fluffy. Gradually add eggs, then mix in milk. Combine with flour, almonds, baking powder, and salt. Pour into a prepared pan.

 

2. Bake: Bake at 180°C for 40 minutes or until golden. Let cool.

 

3. Infuse Tea: Steep tea bags in boiling water for 15 minutes, then mix in honey, lemon zest, and juice. Let cool.

 

4. Make Filling: Blend cream cheese, honey, and Rosita Bee Bread until smooth.

 

5. Assemble Cake: Slice the cake in half, drizzle both halves with chamomile tea, and spread filling on the bottom half. Place the top layer over it.

 

6. Finish with Icing: Combine reserved tea with honey and pour over the cake, topping with a sprinkle of Rosita Bee Bread. 

 

Indulge in every slice, where the warmth of chamomile, the sweetness of honey, and the power of Rosita Bee Bread come together in harmony. Happy baking!