Description
Strawberry Lavender Blossom Cake is a beautifully aromatic dessert that blends fresh strawberries with subtle lavender notes in a soft sponge and creamy buttercream. Perfect for springtime brunches, tea parties, or any occasion where elegance meets flavor.
Ingredients
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- Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp culinary-grade dried lavender, finely ground
- 3/4 cup strawberry purée
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Strawberry Lavender Buttercream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp strawberry purée
- 1/2 tsp lavender extract or 1/2 tsp finely ground dried lavender
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream, as needed
- Decoration
- Fresh strawberries
- Lavender sprigs (non-toxic/edible or decorative use)
- Optional: Edible flowers or a light lavender sugar dust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and ground lavender.
- Mix strawberry purée and buttermilk. Alternately add dry ingredients and strawberry mixture to the batter until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans. Bake for 25–28 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make the Buttercream
- Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then strawberry purée and lavender extract. Add milk if needed for consistency.
- Assemble: Layer cake with buttercream and strawberries. Cover with more frosting and decorate with strawberries and lavender accents.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender only—too much can become soapy.
- For a stronger floral flavor, steep dried lavender in warm milk and strain before adding.
- Chill the cake briefly before serving for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
