Description
A delightful Lavender Lemon Cake combining zesty lemon and fragrant lavender for a unique dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and dried lavender.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature before starting. Use culinary-grade dried lavender for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg