Description
Treat your loved ones to a slice of sunshine with this Mother’s Day Lemon Lavender Cake. The perfect blend of zesty lemon and fragrant lavender creates an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen, while its light, fluffy texture melts in your mouth. Easy to prepare and visually stunning with a vibrant glaze, this cake is sure to become a cherished family tradition.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon zest and lavender.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, drizzle with powdered sugar glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (77g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg