Lavender Cake Recipe: A Delightful Indulgence with Buttercream Frosting
Indulge in the delightful Lavender Cake, perfectly paired with a luscious Lavender Buttercream Frosting for a unique dessert experience.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons culinary lavender
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the milk and the lavender, mixing until combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra hint of lavender, add a few drops of lavender extract to the buttercream frosting.
- Ensure that the culinary lavender is suitable for baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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