Lemon Lavender Spring Cake
A delightful cake combining zesty lemon and floral lavender for a refreshing taste perfect for spring gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon culinary lavender, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a separate large bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the lavender, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the best results, use culinary lavender and fresh lemons. The cake tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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