Bee Pollen Cake Recipe
Are you in search of a distinctive and nutritious dessert idea? Look right at bee pollen cake! Bee pollen, a nutrient-rich substance collected by honeybees, is used for protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals, offering various health benefits like anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar, dividedscant ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups egg whites (about 11 large), at room temperature
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- ¾ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 Tbsp bee pollencotton candy (for serving, because why not?)
Instructions
- To prepare, set the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat to 350°F. Next, insert a parchment round into a 10-inch tube pan with legs, ensuring there's no need for greasing. If your pan doesn't have legs, simply invert it onto the neck of a sturdy bottle to facilitate cake cooling.
- Mix flour, confectioners' sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, and salt on a large parchment sheet for clarity and conciseness.
- Achieve soft peaks by whipping egg whites, cream of tartar, and extracts in a stand mixer for 2-3 minutes. Gradually add ½ cup of sugar and honey while mixing for another 2-3 minutes until the peaks are firm but not stiff.
- After removing the mixer bowl, gently fold in the bee pollen. Then, using a parchment funnel, pour ⅓ of the flour mixture over the egg whites and gently fold to combine. Repeat this process for the remaining flour in two more additions.
- Begin by spreading the batter evenly in the lined pan. Bake it until the top turns golden, and a cake tester comes out clean, which should take approximately 45-50 minutes. After baking, promptly invert the pan onto its legs and allow it to cool completely while upside down, a process that should take at least 1 hour.
