Delicate Lavender Cake (Print version)
Delicate aromatic cake infused with fragrant culinary lavender, featuring tender crumb and bright lemon glaze. Perfect for spring and summer entertaining.
# What goes in:
→ Cake
01 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - ¼ tsp salt
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tbsp culinary lavender buds, finely chopped
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - ½ cup whole milk
→ Lavender Syrup
10 - ¼ cup water
11 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
12 - 1 tsp culinary lavender buds
→ Lavender Lemon Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 tsp culinary lavender buds, finely chopped
# Cooking steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lavender and vanilla extract.
04 - Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - While the cake bakes, simmer water, sugar, and lavender buds in a small saucepan for 3 minutes. Strain the syrup and set aside to cool slightly.
07 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Poke small holes across the surface and brush with warm lavender syrup. Allow to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and chopped lavender until smooth and drizzling consistency is achieved.
09 - Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled cake. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- The floral perfume fills your entire house while it bakes, making even a Tuesday evening feel special
- That lemon glaze cuts through the floral notes creating the most sophisticated balance
02 -
- Lavender strength varies wildly between brands, so start with less if you are trying a new one
- Overbaking even by a few minutes makes the floral flavor turn bitter and soapy
03 -
- Toast your lavender buds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before chopping to amplify the flavor
- Add the glaze while the cake is slightly warm for that gorgeous soak-in effect