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Lavender Cake

Lavender Cake: Elegant Floral Treat for Special Moments

This Lavender Cake offers an elegant floral dessert experience for special moments, catering to various dietary needs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Floral
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can enhance flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Use margarine for dairy-free.
  • 3 large Eggs Use flaxseed meal mixture for vegan.
  • 1 cup Milk Opt for almond or coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 2 tbsp Lavender Use culinary-grade lavender.
For the Buttercream
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free.
For the Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Enhances lavender flavor.
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Lavender For additional floral notes.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • 8-inch Round Cake Pans
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Make the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
  4. Sift in flour and baking powder, add milk and lavender; stir gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. While cakes bake, make the lavender simple syrup by simmering sugar, water, and lavender for 5 minutes.
  7. Beat unsalted butter and powdered sugar for buttercream until fluffy, then add heavy cream and cooled syrup.
  8. Once cakes are cool, assemble by brushing layers with syrup and topping with buttercream.
  9. Frost the entire cake with remaining buttercream and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use edible flowers for decoration and ensure butter is room temperature before starting.

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