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Heavenly Lemon Lavender Cake

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A delightful cake that combines the bright flavors of lemon with the fragrant notes of lavender, perfect for celebrations or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds (culinary grade)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for icing)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for icing)
  • 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds (for icing)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened) (for icing)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your pans by greasing and flouring two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Incorporate the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into the mixture.
  7. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  8. Add the dried lavender buds and gently fold them in.
  9. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Make the icing by beating the softened butter in a bowl, then gradually adding powdered sugar, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried lavender.
  13. Frost the cooled cake layers, stacking and decorating as desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free 1:1 flour. For vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based alternatives for milk and butter.

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Keywords: Lemon Cake, Lavender, Dessert, Summer, Baking

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