Description
Effortless Elegance: A Simple & Stunning Lavender Cake is a soft, aromatic dessert infused with the delicate flavor of culinary lavender. This beautifully light sponge cake, topped with a lavender glaze or frosting, makes a statement at tea parties, weddings, or springtime brunches. Elegant in flavor and stunning in appearance, this recipe proves that floral sophistication can be surprisingly simple. Keywords: lavender cake, floral dessert, elegant cake recipe, lavender sponge, tea party cake
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp dried culinary lavender (crushed slightly)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: purple gel food coloring (for a soft lavender hue)
- For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp dried lavender (finely crushed for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or round cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix the milk with vanilla and lavender.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture in thirds, alternating with the milk mixture. Stir just until combined.
- If desired, add a touch of food coloring for a lavender hue.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before adding glaze.
- For glaze: whisk powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and sprinkle with crushed lavender.
Notes
- Be sure to use culinary-grade lavender, not ornamental.
- Pair with lemon or honey for extra depth.
- Can be made in mini bundt molds or cupcakes for individual servings.
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Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
