Description
A light and fragrant cake infused with lemon and lavender flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and lavender.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with flour.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Use culinary lavender for best flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- This cake pairs well with a lemon glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lemon lavender cake