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Lemon Lavender Cake

Lemon Lavender Cake That Will Brighten Your Day

Enjoy a moist and delightful Lemon Lavender Cake, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Rubbing with lemon zest adds flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Use fresh for best taste
  • 2 tablespoons Culinary Lavender Ensure culinary grade
  • 0.5 cups Salted Butter Room temperature
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 0.25 cups Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Weigh for accuracy
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Room temperature
For the Lavender Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted for smoothness
  • 1 teaspoon Lavender Extract
  • a few drops Purple Food Coloring Optional

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Lemon Lavender Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a bowl.
  3. Rub granulated sugar with lemon zest and culinary lavender in a large bowl.
  4. Cream together the butter and lavender sugar mixture for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing in the lemon juice.
  6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients and milk alternately until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, lavender extract, and food coloring to make the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the lavender glaze over the cooled cake and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing.

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