Description
A delightful cake infused with zesty lemon and fragrant lavender, creating a light and fluffy dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Buttercream frosting for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and dried lavender.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with buttercream frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with gluten-free or dairy-free substitutions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cake, lemon, lavender, dessert, spring, floral