Floral and light, it makes for the perfect al fresco dessert or show stopper cake … The raspberries gave a delicious tart pang to the sweet elderflower sponge, and floated beautifully in the cakes when dusted with some rice flower. It’s delicious as it is but keep going for even more delicious layers! Get a bowl with your egg white, a plate/bowl with your caster sugar and a large plate to dry the petals/flowers. Courgette cake is a great way to use up an abundant courgette crop from the garden! – 200 grams of grated courgette Use up a garden glut in this sweet, spiced sponge loaf - the hidden veg keeps it moist and walnuts add crunch 1 … 3. – Allow to cool completely if you want to frost it, or enjoy as it is! Courgette, Lemon and Elderflower Drizzle cake is the perfect way to welcome spring into our kitchens. Since competing in the Great Irish bake Off 2013, I have had new opportunities to bake for a café and write my blog, The Search for Delicious. I grew up on an organic farm in County Wicklow and Maura Laverty’s ‘Full and Plenty’ was my guide in developing the basic skills and knowledge around food. Much like the chocolate peanut butter cheesecake from last week, this cake, a gluten free version of Nigella’s or courgette cake is something I make every year for Mother’s Day. Dilute the elderflower cordial with 2 tbsp of water in a small bowl and spoon this over the warm cake to soak in. One of our favourite Tom Kerridge recipes, this cake is moist and light. – Decorate with the crystallised flowers if using. This cake has a few steps, but all are really easy. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Preheat the oven to 160°C, fan 140°C, gas 3. Pour cake mixture into pan. They are best made a few hours or even the day before they are needed so that they can dry out fully. – ¼ teaspoon of baking powder (Check it is gluten free is you wish) See our tip to make it gluten-free. GOURMAND AWARDS, WON OUTSTANDING SMALL BUSINESS IN IRELAND Preheat oven to 180c. Baking is still an important part of my personal life, but since doing the show I have a great opportunity to share my recipes and food with people outside my circle of friends and family. Using a toothpick, poke several holes in the cake. We use a 3rd party, RedEye, to send out our newsletter but rest assured that your data will only be used for this purpose and not passed on to any other 3rd parties. Lemon and Elderflower Drizzle Cake by Bridget Harney Courgette Mum has been requesting it since I can remember, and so (apart from a brief attempt at salted caramel donuts, which was quickly abandoned for it’s less than impressive results) I’ve obliged. If you are serving immediately, a sprinkle of fresh (edible!) I have baked for as long as I can remember. – Lift it out, lie it on the plate and allow it to dry. Bake for 40-43 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Frosting Ingredients – Use a pastry brush or a new artists brush to paint egg white all over the petal/flower. Also, the egg white remains uncooked so use an egg from a hen you trust! Cool the cake in the tin for 10-15 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer onto a wire rack set over a tray or plate and use the testing skewer to poke holes across the top of the cake. If you don’t have a processor, cream the butter, sugar and lemon zest together until smooth, light and aerated. – ½ teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda (Check it is gluten free is you wish) Born in NZ, to Irish-English immigrants, and married to a Polish-Scot, her food is as diverse as her family, with a particular passion for baking mash-ups. Courgette loaf cake. May 19, 2015 - Lemon and elderflower drizzle cake - Sainsbury's Magazine. Sign up to our newsletter to enter competitions and receive tasty recipe inspiration every week. – Set yourself up with your petals/flowers clean and ready to go. – Juice of two lemons (Use the ones you zested for the cake batter) Quickly mix in the icing sugar and all but 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar, and spoon the sugary syrup all over the top of the cake. 3 tbsps Elderflower cordial . – 50 grams of caster sugar (this will vary depending on how many flowers or petals you are doing). A simple cake: tangy, refreshing and with the level of indulgence needed to satisfy any cake craving! The cake consists of lemon infused cake layers, an elderflower syrup, lemon curd, and an elderflower Swiss meringue buttercream. Zest from ½ a lemon. Drizzle Ingredients 12 issues direct to your door - never miss an issue When I heard Meghan and Harry were to have a lemon and elderflower cake I was excited that they were going for such wonderfully vibrant flavours, rather than the traditional fruit cake. Copycat royal wedding cake: Lemon and Elderflower Cake is a showstopper and celebratory cake of 2018. Grated courgette gives this cake a lovely moist texture - a great way to use up a glut from your garden 1 hr and 10 mins . Especially as I like to add a little glitter! – Lie it immediately on the sugar and gently heap sugar on top of it so that it gets completely covered in sugar. MURRAY TWITTER INDEX, WON BEST ONLINE FOOD EXPERIENCE In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs and lemon zest and juice. I made this cake gluten free, but a standard plain white flour would also work. I love these two flavours so… Stir the courgettes with the sugar, sunflower oil, eggs, orange zest, vanilla and sultanas, then fold in the flour and baking powder until they disappear, but don’t over mix. 7 elderflower heads. I was actually shocked to find elderflower cordial in … Beat the eggs into the creamed mixture, one-by-one, adding a spoonful of the flour if the batter begins to look curdled, then mix in the rest of the flour. – Sieve or whisk together the flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder in a separate bowl. I call it a snacking … I work as an Occupational Therapist in the Mental Health services and have always valued the relaxation and pleasure that baking can bring. This zucchini coconut bundt cake with elderflower glazehas vegetablesin it which in my book practically makes it a health food. I hope to develop recipes that are familiar but different, comfortable but still exciting, and am always delighted when someone tries one of my recipes! A Three Layer Lemon & Elderflower Cake with an Elderflower Drizzle, and Elderflower Buttercream. It was this manual and my surroundings that nurtured an interest in local foods and a desire to use familiar ingredients in a creative way. Gently fold in carrot, zucchini, flour, cinnamon and walnuts. – 225 grams of flour (I used Dove’s farm Gluten Free white flour) Freeze the sponge in the tin for up to a month – just add the syrup after defrosting. I like to decorate my food with fresh flowers. – ½ teaspoon of salt zest and juice of 2 large lemons (you need 4 tbsp), 150g courgettes (about 1-2 small ones, see tip), grated. LITTLEWOODS BLOG AWARDS, WON BEST OVERALL COMPANY IN IRELAND This delightfully floral pound cake is a super fun and elegant twist on the classic 7-Up pound cake—not to mention, a most delicious introduction to elderflower if you’re not familiar with its flavor. Grease and base-line three 20cm/8in loose-bottomed round Scrape into the prepared tin, level the top and bake for 1 hour 10 minutes-1 hour 20 minutes or until a skewer poked into the centre comes out clean. – 3 tablespoons of sugar You can test it with a knife or skewer by sticking in into the centre of the cake. 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Tags: BakingBridget HarneyCakeCourgetteElderflowerGreat Irish Bake OffLemon and Elderflower Drizzle CakeRecipe, Win a Break to the Four Star Harbour hotel in Galway city, in a Superior Room, with breakfast & dinner in the AA Rosette Dillisk Restaurant, ‘Catherine Celebrates’ Christmas on RTE ONE this December as Catherine Fulvio serves up her favourite Christmas recipes, treats and hints & tips with Oysters, Potatoes and Bitters, Channel a Bygone Era with The Sidecar Gin – The Westbury’s First Artisan Spirit. – Mix together all the ingredients until smooth – 1 egg white lightly beaten Squeeze the lemon juice, then sieve to remove the bits, and stir in the cordial. 2 tbsp elderflower cordial . Sprinkle the reserved granulated sugar over the top and leave the cake to cool entirely. How to do it: Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, gradually add in the eggs. This means that they won’t absorb the moisture of the frosting as quickly so they can sit for longer. – Use to decorate everything and anything! – Mix the 3 ingredients in a saucepan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. – Pour the batter into the lined tin and bake for about 45 minutes. – Mix together the courgette, egg, sugar, lemon zest and elderflower cordial. – Add the flour mix to the courgette mix. Easy to whip up and incredibly impressive, this elderflower dessert is a fantastic option for your next dinner party. – 124 grams of caster sugar Subscribe for just £26 now! petals look lovely. – 1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest. Let cool for 10 minutes and remove from the pan. I’m not sure if it is confirmed or not, but there have been several mentions of the flavour, or one of, being Lemon & Elderflower. However, I like to use them within a day. Grease a deep 20cm round cake tin and line the base with baking paper. Beat in the vanilla extract, half the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of elderflower cordial. The courgette cake batter is made with oil and the courgette holds the same type of moisture as carrot, but is a little lighter. – Grated zest of two lemons (Keep back one teaspoon if you want to frost the cake) Grating the courgette is the hardest part of this recipe! Maybe I’m living under a rock (likely) but I actually hadn’t heard of elderflower until recently. November 10, 2018 When I saw that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were having a lemon and elderflower cake at their wedding, I may or may not have fist-pumped. Lemon Elderflower Cake With Strawberry Jam (Happy Birthday To Me!) The yellow roses petals also add that sense of whimsy and sunshine that I am craving at this time of year. This means you will have a delicious cake … You could leave out the drizzle and the frosting or just use one of them. Drizzle Method Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Just check to make sure there is no uncooked batter sticking to the knife of skewer. Grease a 20cm cake tin with olive oil and line the base with baking paper. Use a fine skewer to prick the cake all over. This cake combines the qualities of those classic cakes, Carrot Cake and Lemon Drizzle Cake. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. The texture of the cakes was pleasantly grainy – not bitty to the point that it got stuck in your teeth, but a little tickle on the tongue when you take a bite. Stand cake in pan for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire … In a large bowl, mix together the ground almonds, flour, baking powder, pinch of salt and chopped rosemary. . – A pastry or artist’s brush. Pour over the syrup, then sprinkle over the sugar – it should sink in but leave a crunchy crust. Set aside to cool before frosting. Let Them Eat Cake Like Meghan and Harry! Allow it to cool in the tin. SFA AWARDS, WON BEST IN MEDIA & PUBLISHING 4 tbsps Icing sugar. Leftover courgettes are ideal for this moist, fragrant sponge. If you leave out the frosting, this cake is also lactose free. Give the Gift of Adventure this Christmas at Wildlands Galway! The cake keeps in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Method. Courgette, Lemon and Elderflower Drizzle cake, What you need: Best of British: Christmas lunch traditions. It’s light and moist, with subtle but clean flavours that sing of freshness and new beginnings. This cake may not be detox material, but making it is surely as good for the soul as sharing it is good for the mind and heart. Serve in wedges. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have announced that their wedding cake won’t be a traditional, rich, heavy fruit cake but a light, organic lemon and elderflower cake, reflecting the couple’s interest in seasonal ingredients, sustainability, provenance and flavour. So.. you might, or if you have been on Mars, might have not heard… that there is a Royal Wedding coming soon. The cake is very adaptable. – 1 tablespoon of elderflower cordial Method. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 35-40 minutes until it’s golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Easy . Sarah, a former food editor, has now been writing and styling recipes for over 10 years. January 10, 2015. Grease and line a regular loaf tin. – Preheat your oven to 170 degrees celcius and line a pound tin with greaseproof paper Put them all in a row. Depending on the flower it may keep for 2- 3 days in a cool airtight container. Crystallised flowers last better without wilting and have a certain glamour that bare petals don’t. Mix until it is all combined but don’t mix it any more than it needs to just get rid of all the streaks of flour. Pour the 4 tablespoons of yoghurt and the 2 tablespoons of elderflower cordial through the funnel of the processor, with the motor still going, until combined. Fold in the grated courgette. The cake is very moist so a skewer or knife won’t come out dry. Finely grate the courgettes, then squeeze out as much liquid as you can with your hands (too much will make the cake soggy). Drizzle the still warm cake with the elderflower cordial. 350g grated courgette. – Once the cake is baked and cooled for ten minutes, spoon the warm syrup over the surface of the cake, letting each spoonful soak in before you add the next. Frosting Method – 1 egg. Beat together the softened butter and caster sugar until pale and creamy. – 40 ml of elderflower cordial – 2 tablespoons of caster sugar Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Stay safe and healthy. Mix together the remaining lemon juice and lemon zest with the rest of the cordial. Sift the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt into another bowl. And using the courgette. WON BEST DIGITAL FOOD MAGAZINE IN THE WORLD 62 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating. – Slice, eat and enjoy! Honestly though, the drizzle and frosting are so quick and easy that they are worth the extra little effort. Rinse the courgette to get rid of any excess salt and tip onto a clean tea towel. SPIDER AWARDS, NAMED MOST INFLUENTIAL FOOD & DRINK JOURNALIST It will take you just 10 mins to make this cake and another 50 mins to bake it. Leave to cool completely before removing the cake from the tin. Courgette, Gooseberry & Elderflower Layer Cake written by Helen Upshall Featured on the front cover of our Summer ’18 magazine, this Courgette, Gooseberry & Elderflower Layer Cake is a taste of the summer! – 200 grams of cream cheese or mascarpone (depending on how indulgent you are feeling!) LITTLEWOODS BLOG AWARDS, WON SILVER FOR BEST DIGITAL STARTUP Gluten-free Mini Elderflower And Lemon Loaf Cakes. – 25 ml of elderflower cordial. (I recommend sitting down for this job!) Beat until pale and frothy. When cool, dust the cake … – Slather all over the top of the cooled caked Courgette, Lemon and Elderflower Drizzle Cake, Cake batter Ingredients The drizzle adds that familiar sweet sharpness and even more moisture. May 19, 2015 - Lemon and elderflower drizzle cake - Sainsbury's Magazine. It is also a recipe that makes use of that sad courgette that may be languishing in your fridge after the health resolutions of the New Year. Cool the cake in the tin for 10-15 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer onto a wire rack set … – Allow to cool for ten minutes before adding the drizzle, if using, and allow to cool completely before slathering on the frosting, if using. For the drizzle. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. 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