Hibiscus Loaf Cake Recipe

Ingredients (22)

• For the Cake:
• Baking spray
• 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (See Notes)
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 1/2 cups (about 12 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup (about 7 ounces) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, beaten and at room temperature
• 3/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• For the Spread:
• 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 8 pieces and at room temperature
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt