Saffron is an essential ingredient in Swedish desserts, so it was no surprise that Sweden had its own saffron cake.
I have made St. Lucia buns, which are slightly sweet saffron-infused buns served around the holidays.
So, I was very excited to try making a cake that was flavored with saffron. The cake is very decadent, and the saffron adds to the richness.
I recommend serving this dish as a breakfast cake or afternoon snack. It is perfect to bring to any potlucks or picnics!
RECIPE:
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups butter
1 tablespoon saffron threads
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
STEPS:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F, and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
In a pot, melt the butter in the milk over medium-high heat. Take the pot off the heat and add the saffron threads. Allow to cool down.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the sugar and eggs until fluffy. Add in the flour, baking powder, and milk/butter/saffron mixture.
Mix until combined, and then pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes.
Enjoy!
The Bored Baker 👩🏽🍳
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