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A loaf of Hibiscus Cake with a slice cut off showing the hibiscus stripe inside the almond cake.

Hibiscus Loaf Cake

Sweet almond cake is layered with a sweet and tart hibiscus stripe topped off with lightly flavored hibiscus glaze.
5 from 17 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 c. 1 stick butter
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract paste
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons hibiscus powder

For the glaze:

  • 1 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons hibiscus powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan (8 x 4 ) with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add in the eggs and almond extract and mix well.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  • Stir in the sour cream and mix well.
  • Remove one cup of batter to a small bowl. Add the hibiscus powder to the batter and mix well.
  • Pour half the almond batter in the loaf pan. Add the hibiscus batter on top of the almond batter. Pour the remaining almond batter on top.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To make the glaze whisk together all ingredients. Pour over top of the cake and let set 15 minutes.
  • Slice and serve.

Notes

Recipe adapted from CH Sugar