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Lemon Lavender Cake

Delicious Lemon Lavender Cake for Your Spring Celebrations

This Lemon Lavender Cake combines zesty flavor with floral notes, perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Check freshness
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can substitute with almond milk
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Zest Use organic lemons for best flavor
  • 0.5 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Bottled lemon juice may be used
  • 1 tbsp Finely Ground Culinary Lavender Ensure food-safe
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure extracts for best flavor
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cup Softened Unsalted Butter At room temperature
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 0.25 cup Heavy Cream Non-dairy cream may be used
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Best quality recommended
  • 1 tsp Lemon Extract Ensure complementary taste
  • 1 tbsp Finely Ground Culinary Lavender Check food-safe

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and finely ground culinary lavender.
  5. Slowly add the dry mixture to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with whole milk.
  6. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice for refreshing flavor.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Prepare the frosting by beating softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
  10. Once cooled, frost the cake layers and enjoy your delicious Lemon Lavender Cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the frosted cake to sit in the fridge for a few hours for enhanced flavor. Always ensure to use fresh, food-safe ingredients.

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