Description
A delightful cake that combines bright lemon flavor with the unique touch of lavender, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds (culinary grade)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds (for glaze)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Heat the milk over low heat in a small saucepan and let the lavender buds steep for about 5 minutes. Strain and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition along with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the lavender-infused milk, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack.
- Mix together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
- Beat the frosting ingredients together until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread frosting on the first cake layer, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides.
Notes
For serving, pair with iced tea or chamomile tea and optional garnishes such as whipped cream or edible flowers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon, Lavender, Cake, Dessert, Baking