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Spiced Dandelion Nut Cake

Moist and aromatic spiced cake featuring fresh dandelion petals and crunchy nuts, perfect for tea or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
  • 0.5 cup fresh dandelion petals washed and dried

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack
  • Cake pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pan.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar, add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
  5. Fold in nuts and dandelion petals.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool, slice, and optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Use fresh dandelion petals for best flavor.