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Lemon Lavender Cake

Lemon Lavender Cake: A Refreshingly Elegant Treat for All

Experience the delightful fusion of zesty lemon and floral lavender in this moisture-rich Lemon Lavender Cake.
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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
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk full-fat
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest from organic lemons
  • 0.25 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Finely Ground Culinary Lavender food-safe
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 0.25 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Finely Ground Culinary Lavender culinary-grade
  • Purple Food Coloring optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Mixing Spoon
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pans
  • Offset spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
  5. Fold in lemon zest, lemon juice, lavender, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into greased cake pans and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat together butter and powdered sugar until creamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Blend in heavy cream, lemon extract, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Frost the cooled cakes and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for any celebration, this cake pairs beautifully with herbal tea or fresh berries.

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