A sunlit kitchen scene featuring a three-tiered wedding cake preparation, with fresh chamomile flowers, bright lemons, and a vintage copper stand mixer, as a cake layer is frosted with mascarpone buttercream and decorated with edible gold leaf, candied lemon slices, and dried chamomile.

Chamomile Lemon Wedding Cake: A Romantic Floral Masterpiece

Quick Overview

🍋 Elegantly Infused Wedding Cake

  • Prep Time: 45-60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
  • Total Time: 3-5 hours
  • Servings: 12-24
  • Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
Dietary Highlights
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Adaptable to vegan/gluten-free diets
  • Contains antioxidants and vitamin C

A sunlit kitchen countertop organized with ingredients for a wedding cake, including fresh chamomile flowers, bright lemons, and sifted flour, beside a vintage mixer and shining measuring tools, all bathed in warm afternoon light.

Essential Equipment You’ll Need

Must-Have Tools
  1. Stand Mixer
  2. Cake Pans
  3. Fine Mesh Sieve
  4. Offset Spatula

Ingredients Breakdown

Cake Base
  • 3½ cups cake flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4-6 large eggs
  • 2-3 tbsp dried chamomile flowers
  • Zest of 4 lemons
  • ½ cup lemon juice
Buttercream Magic
  • 2 cups unsalted butter
  • 6-7 cups powdered sugar
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • Chamomile tea for flavoring

A breathtaking three-tiered wedding cake adorned with chamomile flowers and candied lemon slices, presented on an antique silver stand in a garden setting, enhanced by edible gold leaf and fresh blooms.

Pro Preparation Techniques

Flavor Infusion Secrets
  • Steeping Chamomile: Brew tea in warm milk for maximum flavor extraction
  • Lemon Zesting: Use microplane for fine, fragrant zest
  • Butter Creaming: Beat until light and fluffy for tender crumb

Baking Steps

  1. Brew chamomile tea in warm milk
  2. Sift dry ingredients
  3. Cream butter and sugar
  4. Add eggs one at a time
  5. Alternate dry ingredients with chamomile milk
  6. Bake at 350°F for 25-35 minutes

Critical Tips

Avoid Common Mistakes
  • Don’t Overmix: Tough cake alert!
  • Check Early: Prevent dry cake
  • Infuse Fully: Ensure robust chamomile flavor

Variations & Adaptations

Dietary Modifications
  • Vegan Version: Use plant milk, vegan butter
  • Gluten-Free: Substitute gluten-free flour blend
  • Bundt Cake Option: Alternative single-pan method

Decoration & Presentation

Garnish Ideas
  • Fresh chamomile flowers
  • Edible Gold Leaf
  • Candied lemon slices
  • Pressed edible flowers

Storage Wisdom

  • Room temperature: 24 hours
  • Refrigerate without fresh flowers
  • Freeze unfrosted layers up to 1 month

Pro Wedding Cake Hack

Cake Carrier is your best friend for safe transportation!

Final Touch: Flavor Profile

Delicate chamomile meets bright lemon in a sophisticated dance of floral and citrus notes – perfect for a memorable wedding celebration.

Nutrition Snapshot
  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Moderate sugar content
  • Celebration-worthy indulgence

Wedding Cake Pro Tip: Always do a test bake before the big day!

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