Black Tea Cake with Strawberry Tea Jam

There is one thing i can truly be proud of. I do not get sick. Germs hop away at the touch of my skin and in great fear. Which reminds me, I also know how to take care of sick people. Especially those stubborn ones, if you know what i'm sayin'.

Hence, when Jes says 3 cups, you gotta listen. 'less you want her to go down the crazy road. And you don't want her going there! You really don't. I'm just sayin'

 3 cups of Chinese herbal tea (not those served in your Dim Sum restaurant, those are a treat) a day. I assure you, you'd be thankful in the end. In return, when i'm feeling like less of a "devil" or when i couldn't sleep at the wee hours woken up by the exact thoughts of an awesome cake, you'll wake up to a slice of this. Deal?

This cake is one of my most random creations...who am i kidding, this is my most awesomest random creation that didn't turn out a disaster! May the little fur-less bunny rest in peace. 

I woke up at the strangest hour this morning, thinking up various flavours that will jingle all our tastebuds, as well as our eyes.

 This cake is the perfect definition of texture and flavour. The first you'll notice is the red strawberry jam, drizzled on the cake like a sweet sweet painting. Then, you'll smell the thick fragrance of bitter black tea infused in and around the cake. As you cut through the slice, you'll feel the lightness, a clean cut, implying its density and oh-so-puddingy feel. Followed by the climax. A bite of the cake, far from its sweet picture, a slightly tangy buttery cloud melting away giving way to the scent of black tea and the last finishing sprint of sweet strawberry glaze.

Oh, I'm also proud of the ability to drive people crazy. (Not that i've been trying.)

Cheers,

Jesse