<p>Embrace the imminent arrival of summer with a botanical-inspired bake.</p><p>From luscious elderflower-flavoured trifles to herb-infused cakes and rose petal-topped doughnuts, these recipes taste as dreamy as they look.</p><p>Read on to decide which one you fancy...</p><h2>Strawberry and elderflower trifle</h2><p>Elderflower pressé is a delicious addition to this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-elderflower-trifle" target="_blank">summery trifle recipe</a>, which is topped with juicy strawberries and pretty chopped pistachios.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberry-elderflower-trifle-web__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>rosemary drizzle cake</h2><p>If you've never used rosemary in baking before, try it out with this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/rosemary-drizzle-cake" target="_blank">light lemon cake</a>. Drizzled with citrussy syrup, this makes a perfect mid-morning or afternoon snack, with a cup of tea.</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="rosemary-drizzle-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/rosemary-drizzle-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></h2><h2>mojito drizzle loaf cake</h2><p>Bet you never thought of using mint in a cake &ndash; but this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mojito-cake" target="_blank">mojito-inspired bake</a> is delcious, delicately flavoured with a fresh mint-infused drizzle. Could a cake be any more summery?</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="lemon-drizzle-mojito-cake-ed__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/lemon-drizzle-mojito-cake-ed__square_GL?scl=1"></h2><h2>Saffron & rose water flan</h2><p>You only need a pinch of saffron to add distinctive flavour and a rich golden colour to this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/saffron-rose-water-flan" target="_blank">grown-up flan</a>. With pretty orange slices and crushed pistachio, this recipe is sure to wow guests at your next get-together.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="saffron-rose-water-flan__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/saffron-rose-water-flan__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>lemon & rose doughnuts</h2><p>These <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/lemon-rose-doughnuts" target="_blank">lemon and rose doughnuts</a> are deceptively simple to make, since you oven-bake them in a tin. Flavoured with rose water, the icing is a pretty (not to mention tasty) finishing touch.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="lemonrosedonuts__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/lemonrosedonuts__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>pistachio pavlova with rosewater berries</h2><p>This beautiful <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pistachio-pavlova-with-rosewater-berries" target="_blank">pistachio pavlova</a> is the ultimate party show-stopper. Topped with heaps of glossy rosewater-flavoured berries, who could resist?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pistachio-pavlova-with-rosewater-berries__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/pistachio-pavlova-with-rosewater-berries__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Chocolate-filled rosebud meringues</h2><p>These pretty <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chocolate-filled-rosebud-meringues" target="_blank">rosebud meringues</a> would make a gorgeous thoughtful gift or a showstopping dessert.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="swirl-meringue-with-chocolate-ganache__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/swirl-meringue-with-chocolate-ganache__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Basil and strawberry cupcakes</h2><p>Ready to take your <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/basil-strawberry-cupcakes" target="_blank">cupcakes</a> to the next level? Put a new spin on your batch by adding a little fresh basil &ndash; it works suprisingly well with sweet, juicy strawberries.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="basil-strawberry-cupcakes__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/basil-strawberry-cupcakes__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Apple rose tarts</h2><p>Want to impress dinner guests with a sophisticated dessert? Served with cream or ice cream, these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/apple-rose-tarts" target="_blank">apple rose tarts</a> are almost too pretty to eat! Almost.</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="apple_rose_tart__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/apple_rose_tart__square_GL?scl=1"></h2><p><em>Find everything you need for these glorious desserts <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/?cmpid=ahc-_-ghs-_-asdacom-_-hp-_-nav-_-ghs" target="_blank">online</a>, or pop into <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/" target="_blank">your local store</a>.</em></p>

Our best botanical baking recipes

By Asda Good Living,29th September 2016

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