6 Tasty Floral-Flavored Recipes to Celebrate Spring
Spring has sprung. We are already seeing nature bloom again. The trees are turning green. And even more excitingly, the vibrant flowers are sprouting.
As we move into spring, we are letting florals inspire our everyday lifestyle. Like, we're wearing so many floral pieces. And we've even started making recipes with floral notes. Below, discover a few of the sweets and beverages everyone should try to have a flower-filled spring.
Cherry Blossom Matcha Latte by Sugar Yums
Although the United States isn't enough to experience a beautiful cherry blossom season, you can bring a touch of Japan to your kitchen with this cherry blossom-flavored matcha by Sugar Yums. The author provides an authentic sakura syrup to get a rich floral taste. Plus, the pink and green color scheme is super Instagram-worthy (and only making our obsession with Wicked more intense).
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Lavender Lemonade by The Speckled Palate
Lavender lemonade is one of those beverages we would have never predicted how delicious it is. If you're someone who doesn't like intense sourness, the floral mellows everything for an enjoyable, soft and refreshing spring drink. Once you try it, you will never crave traditional lemonade again.
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Hibiscus Cupcakes by Parsley and Icing
Hibiscus is one of those flowers we often forget, but it is one of the best-tasting. Compared to other flowers, it has a much softer, almost fruity flavor, making it extremely versatile. For spring, consider recreating these hibiscus cupcakes from Parsley and Icing. The lemon truly makes it a slice of paradise.
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Rose Water Cake With Almond and Rose Buttercream by Honey, What's Cooking
If you can't tell, desserts are the key to a happy spring. Ditch the usual chocolate or vanilla and indulge in rose water. Honey, What's Cooking offers an opulent sweet treat, made even more robust from earthy almond. To make things even better, it smells as yummy as it tastes.
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Turkish Delight by The Big Man's World
The name is beyond accurate. This traditional treat is a true Turkish delight. The iconic bite-sized dessert is a blend of rose water and lemon juice for a tart, sweet explosion of flavors. The texture is our favorite part—it's chewy and smooth at the same time.
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Orange Blossom Cake by The Simple Sweet Life
Do you have a fixing for citrus? Well, you'll like this orange blossom cake by The Simple Sweet Life. It uses real oranges, plus an orange blossom water essence, a delicacy in Middle Eastern cuisine. Compared to the fruit's biting zest, it has a more understated but sophisticated blend of earthy and floral tones.
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