CHAMOMILE HONEY CAKE

PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES (+ COOLING) SERVES 12

11/3 cups (465g) honey

2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 2 chamomile tea bags

3 cups (450g) plain flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

2/3 cup (150g) caster sugar

½ cup (110g) firmly packed

brown sugar

¾ cup (180ml) sunflower oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon orange blossom water 4 eggs, beaten lightly

2/3 cup (100g) coarsely chopped

natural almonds (optional) edible flowers, to serve

2 tablespoons honey, extra