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Butterfly Pea Flower Cake

A stunning naturally blue cake made with butterfly pea flowers, featuring a moist coconut-infused crumb and subtle floral notes. Perfect for special occasions and guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup dried butterfly pea flowers food-grade
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice enhances blue color
  • 1/4 cup water for steeping flowers

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • small saucepan
  • Large mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil. Add the dried butterfly pea flowers and steep for 5-10 minutes until you achieve a vibrant blue color. Strain the tea to remove the flowers and let it cool completely to room temperature.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine the cooled butterfly pea flower tea, coconut milk, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once completely cooled, frost with your choice of cream cheese frosting or whipped cream for added flavor and decoration.

Notes

Butterfly pea flowers give the cake a natural blue hue making it visually striking. Lemon juice enhances the blue color and balances flavors. Can use butterfly pea flower powder if dried flowers unavailable. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate frosted cake for up to 5 days. Unfrosted cake can be frozen for up to 3 months.