Description
A delightful lavender-infused cake that offers a soft, moist texture and enchanting flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 culinary lavender
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Lavender frosting (buttercream or cream cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and culinary lavender in another bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with lavender frosting and decorate with edible flowers as desired.
Notes
Make sure to use culinary lavender for safety. Adjust the lavender quantity to taste, and let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg