Chamomile Pound Cake
Pound cakes are among the purest flavored cakes; in this version, chamomile adds a subtle twist.

Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chamomile tea leaves, finely ground in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder
- ¾ cup buttermilk, at room temperature
Directions
For the Cake: Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray 9- by 5-inch loaf pan with baking spray.