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Lemon Lavender Cake

A delightful treat bursting with zesty lemon and warm lavender notes, perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 329
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp culinary lavender
  • 3/4 cup salted butter room temperature
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 to 4 tbsp whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp lavender extract
  • 2 to 3 drops purple food coloring

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, culinary lavender, and lemon zest. Rub the mixture until fragrant.
  4. Add softened butter to the flavored sugar mix and cream together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  5. Add three large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Fold in fresh lemon juice.
  6. Mix half of the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, then add room temperature milk and mix until smooth. Finally, add the remaining flour mixture and stir gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 16g

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