Yvonne Bork’s Smooth Lemon Cake is a crowd-pleaser at SANDnature on the Baltic Sea. A popular classic among guests, the cake is moist, fresh, and perfect for lemon season. Not only delicious, this cake is also sustainable and surprisingly versatile in its preparation.
Cake recipe with chamomile tea and no eggs
Here are a few special features of the recipe—don’t worry, though; it’s super easy, just not your run-of-the-mill lemon cake:
Organic spelt flour instead of wheat flour: Spelt is considered more natural than wheat, is easier to digest, contains more minerals, and has a nutty flavor. It’s a conscious choice that benefits your health and the environment because spelt is usually easier to grow.
Oil instead of butter: Vegetable oil makes the dough moist, makes the cake vegan, and has a smaller carbon footprint than animal butter, which is considered one of the most climate-damaging foods.
Chamomile tea as a liquid: The biggest surprise is probably the use of freshly brewed chamomile tea. It makes the dough wonderfully moist and gives the cake a delicate, almost floral note. Tip: Let the tea steep well so that the aroma comes into its own. SANDnature uses “Smooth Operator” organic chamomile tea from the tea manufacturer Samova.
Turmeric for flavor and color: This “super spice” not only gives the cake a golden yellow color, but also adds light, exotic flavors.
A look inside SANDnature in Timmendorfer Strand on the Baltic Sea
The SANDnature Lifestylehotel is a place to breathe deeply. Adults only (ages 16 and up), it is designed with natural materials and a clear focus on sustainability. Located directly on the second row of the Baltic Sea, it is the perfect destination any time of year, whether you’re looking for a relaxing short break or an inspiring getaway. If you want to learn more, you can find tips for a sustainable weekend on the Baltic Sea or exciting impressions of a culinary journey here. Now, in the cooler season, the region captivates with its deserted beaches, perfect for long walks in the wind and salty air. Without the summer tourist crowds, SANDnature is the perfect place to relax and welcome the cozy season..
Smooth Lemon Cake
Ingredients
- 250 g Spelt flour organic
- 2 TSP Baking powder organic
- 150 g Sugar
- 50 ml Maple syrup
- 75 ml Canola or sunflower oil
- 100 ml Oat milk
- 100 ml Smooth Operator, brewed (Smooth Operator is an organic chamomile tea from the Samova brand)
- 1 Organic lemon Juice and peel
- 1/3 TSP Turmeric Grounded
- 1/3 TSP Salt
Zuckerguss
- 200 g Icing sugar
- 4 TSP Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) on the convection setting
- Mix the flour with the baking powder and salt
- Add oat milk, lemon juice, oil, maple syrup, sugar, and brewed Smooth Operator chamomile tea (Samova). Mix everything together well
- Add grated organic lemon zest and turmeric powder
- Place the finished dough in a loaf pan lined with parchment paper
- Baking time approx. 35 to 40 minutes at 180 °C (350 °F)
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