Hibiscus Flavor Extract Lemon Pound Cake – Floral & Citrus Bliss

Hibiscus Flavor Extract Lemon Pound Cake – Floral & Citrus Bliss

Dolce Flav

Servings

10

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Category

Hibiscus

This Hibiscus Flavor Extract Lemon Pound Cake pairs the bright zestiness of lemon with a delicate floral lift from hibiscus extract. A classic buttery pound cake base is brightened with lemon zest, juice, and a splash of hibiscus extract for aromatic depth. The batter comes together smoothly, bakes into a golden-blushed loaf, and yields a tender crumb with a nuanced bloom of hibiscus and citrus in every bite—ideal for afternoon tea or search-savvy dessert content.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all‑purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp hibiscus flavor extract (natural, water-soluble)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • ¼ cup milk (or buttermilk for richer texture)

Directions

  1. Preheat and mix dry ingredients: Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a bowl, beat the softened butter with sugar until light, fluffy, and pale in color.

  3. Add flavor components: Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract, hibiscus flavor extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice—infusing the batter with bright and floral aroma.

  4. Alternate wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, starting and ending with dry. Mix until just combined—avoiding over-mixing ensures a tender crumb.

  5. Bake to floral‑citrus perfection: Pour batter into a greased 9x5‑inch loaf pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

  6. Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in its pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice into beautiful lemon-hibiscus flavored pieces—perfect for a radiant spring or summer dessert.