Scotch Chamomile Cake with Lemon Curd and Spiced Honey Meringue Buttercream I don't know about you, but after the holidays are over, I'm over winter. All the lights have come down and it's just cold and dark and all I want to do is snuggle up with something warm and read. And of course if that something warm is a bit tipsy, even better! I've always loved tea but I had never had a hot toddy until about 2 years ago when my brother-in-law introduced me to them. And man, does he make a good one! What do I think the secret to his success is? Mighty leaf chamomile citrus tea, monkey shoulder scotch, and good honey. I have been wanting to make this cake for awhile and I am SO glad I did because it has quickly become one of my favorites. The chamomile and scotch flavors are subtle, while the lemon curd gives it a bit of a zing, and the honey meringue frosting adds a bit of sweetness. I can't say this cake will cure a cold, but I think it will definitely put a smile on your face! :) [ Ingredients ] Scotch Chamomile Cake 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 3 cage-free large eggs 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk 5 teabags Mighty Leaf chamomile citrus tea 1/3 cup scotch + more for brushing (I used Monkey Shoulder since it doesn't have much peat) Lemon Curd 3 cage-free large egg yolks + 1 whole egg 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, strained 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons butter Spiced Honey Meringue Buttercream 4 cage-free large egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature 2 tablespoons raw honey 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (to taste) 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (to taste) [ Directions ] Lemon Curd
Scotch Chamomile Cake
Spiced Honey Meringue Buttercream
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Elaine
2/6/2018 08:06:15 pm
The hot toddy cake is so yummy👍🏻
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6/5/2018 04:01:01 am
What a very classy and sophisticated cake this is! I like how you have designed this one. It looks simple which made it very classy, of course. I love how you have made it look delicious and beautiful at the same time. This will surely be good to have during weddings or let's say debut as well. If I will be given the chance to choose what cake I will be having, I will definitely choose this one here for sure. Thanks for letting us know about this.
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Cindy Bingley
2/8/2018 06:36:47 pm
Looks so pretty! Everything you bake is awesome! Save me a slice!!
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