Chamomile Tea Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

Light, fragrant, and perfect for spring gatherings, afternoon tea, or an elegant Easter dessert, this whimsical Chamomile Tea Cake is a true seasonal delight! Infused with elderflower syrup mixer for a delicate floral touch and topped with luscious strawberry icing made with Buddy Fruits Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, fresh, and floral flavors.

For the Chamomile Tea Cake:

• 2 tbsp chamomile tea (preferably loose-leaf or in tea bags)
• ⅓ cup boiling water (for tea leaves)
• ¼ cup Belvoir Elderflower Syrup
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup vegan butter 
• ¼ cup cane sugar (or alternatively ¼ cup monk fruit)
• 2 large flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup non-dairy milk (such as almond, soy, pea or oat milk)

For the Strawberry Buttercream:

• ½ cup vegan butter (softened)
• 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
• 3 tbsp Buddy Fruits Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Make the Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C). Grease and line an 8-inch loaf cake pan.
2. Steep chamomile tea in ⅓ cup boiling water for 5 minutes, then strain and let cool.
3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.
4. In a large bowl, beat vegan butter until fluffy. Mix in flax eggs and vanilla.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with chamomile tea and non-dairy milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Buttercream:

1. Beat vegan butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy.
2. Add Buddy Fruits Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth. Adjust consistency with non-dairy milk if needed.

Assemble:

• Spread buttercream over the cooled cake.
• Optional: Garnish with fresh strawberries, elderflower syrup, or chamomile flowers.
• Slice and enjoy!