I like a bit of quirky baking, and this recipe highlights just that! In today’s post, I am going to show you how to make a truly delicious cake…a dandelion and burdock cake!

This post has been updated since the original post date on 26/02/2021.

Yes, you read right dandelion and burdock cake!
The inspiration for this cake came from a visit to the wonderful vintage tea room in Leeds Just Grand! They make their own cakes and bakes on-site; with this type of cake as one of the options.

It has a hint of fizzy pop, with a delicious chocolate base. Not forgetting dark chocolate and cherries to the top.

Dandelion and Burdock Cake:

I really enjoy baking, however can find it difficult to know which measurements to use. Therefore I need a base recipe. This bake is no different, and the recipe is originally by Archie and The Rug.

Most of the ingredients and the method of making are the same. I have however changed up the topping to 75% cocoa dark chocolate and cherries. Another change is using a loaf tin rather than a traditional round cake tin. Also splitting the cake batter to make individual cupcakes too.

Ingredients:

To make the delicious dandelion and burdock cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Cake:

• 250g Self-Raising Flour
• 250g Butter (unsalted)
• 300g Golden Caster Sugar
• 250ml Dandelion and Burdock
• 50ml Milk
• 2 Large Eggs
• 4 Tbps Cocoa Powder
• Pinch Bicarbonate of Soda

Topping:

• 2 Large bars of 75% cocoa dark chocolate
• Fresh or Glacier Cherries (halved)

Step 1 – Prepare

The first thing to do is preheat the oven to a gas mark 4 or 180°C. You also want to prepare your chosen cake tin/loaf tin with greaseproof paper. This will make it easier to remove from the tin when baked. If you are making cupcake versions, line a muffin tray with cupcake liners.

Step 2 – Make Cake Batter

So this step contains a few steps to make the cake batter.
In a mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar together. This mix should become very light and fluffy.

Next, being sifting the flour and bicarbonate of soda into the butter mixture. Make sure this is well incorporated and mixed together.
Then, whisks the eggs separately before adding them into the flour mixture. Mix this in gently until incorporated.

Now, you want to combine the cocoa powder with the milk. Follow this with adding in the dandelion and burdock pop and gently mix together.
Stir this into the flour mixture gently. You will notice the mixture becomes ‘bubbly’ and may begin appearing like a mousse.

Step 3 – Bake

Once the mixture is ready, it is then to be poured into the prepared baking tin or cupcake cases. Fill around 3/4 of the tin, as the cake can rise significantly when baking…you do not want a mess in the oven!
Gently tap the tins on the worktop as this will remove any air bubbles that may have formed in the batter. It also helps the cake batter to settle into the cake tin.

Then, place the tin into the oven, ideally in the centre for around 40 minutes. You want the top of the cake to be springy to the touch. A skewer should comeout clean, when placed into the centre of the cake.

Step 4 – Add Topping

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool on a cooling tray/rack. You want the cake to be cool before adding the topping because the chocolate will continue to melt if the cake is too hot.

If not done so already, halve the cherries. It is best to remove the stone in the middle of the cherries (if fresh) too, as you don’t want any broken teeth!

Begin melting the chocolate in a microwavable bowl. When melted, gently pour this over the top of the cake. Try to spread the chocolate out evenly, as this will allow the chocolate to drip over the sides of the cake.

Before the chocolate sets, place on the cherry halves in whichever design you wish.
You could also add on other toppings which work well with chocolate too!

Then the dandelion and burdock cake is complete and ready to enjoy!
Let me know what you think of this cake, and whether you will be attempting it in the comments below!

Looking for more bakes? Why not check out the recipe tab on the blog, or check out Beetroot and White Chocolate Cake or Homemade Caramel Shortbread.

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