Lavender Cake With Lemon Glaze (Print)
Delicate floral cake infused with aromatic lavender buds, finished with tangy lemon glaze for an elegant dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Cake Components
01 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tablespoons culinary lavender buds, finely chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - ½ cup whole milk
→ Lavender Syrup
10 - ¼ cup water
11 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
12 - 1 teaspoon culinary lavender buds
→ Lavender Lemon Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 teaspoon culinary lavender buds, finely chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan thoroughly.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in chopped lavender and vanilla extract.
04 - Alternately add flour mixture and milk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
06 - While cake bakes, simmer water, sugar, and lavender buds in a small saucepan for 3 minutes. Strain syrup and set aside to cool slightly.
07 - Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes. Poke small holes across surface and brush evenly with warm lavender syrup. Allow to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and chopped lavender until smooth and drizzling consistency. Pour glaze over cooled cake, allowing it to drip down sides. Let set for 15 minutes before slicing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The glaze transforms this into something that looks like it came from a fancy bakery but takes minutes to make
- Its the kind of cake that makes people pause and ask what that lovely flavor is
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- Food grade lavender is non negotiable, lavender meant for crafting or sachets may have pesticides or bitter compounds
- Chopping the lavender buds releases more flavor, so adjust quantity based on how strong you want it
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- Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly and create a better texture
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing or the glaze will melt right off