Description
Lemon Lavender Cake is a refreshing and aromatic dessert that beautifully combines zesty lemon and fragrant lavender for a delightful treat. This moist cake is perfect for spring gatherings, afternoon teas, or simply as a special indulgence at home. Its unique flavor profile will impress your guests while offering a light, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Easy to prepare with straightforward steps, this cake not only looks stunning but also elevates any dessert table with its elegant appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan; steep lavender buds for about 5 minutes, then strain.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Incorporate lemon zest, juice, and vanilla extract into the mixture.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with lavender-infused milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg