Description
Experience the joy of spring with our Mother’s Day Lemon Lavender Cake. This vibrant dessert combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons and the soothing aroma of lavender, creating a delightful blend that captures the essence of love and celebration. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is not only visually stunning but also easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp dried culinary-grade lavender buds
- For Frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon zest and lavender buds.
- Combine milk and lemon juice; gradually mix into the batter.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with a mixture of powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg