Delicate Aromatic Lavender Cake (Printable)
Delicate aromatic cake infused with fragrant culinary lavender and sweet lemon glaze, perfect for elegant spring gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Components
01 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour (190 grams)
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (115 grams)
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tablespoons culinary lavender buds, food grade, finely chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - ½ cup whole milk (120 milliliters)
→ Lavender Syrup
10 - ¼ cup water (60 milliliters)
11 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
12 - 1 teaspoon culinary lavender buds
→ Lavender Lemon Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar (120 grams)
14 - 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 teaspoon culinary lavender buds, finely chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Thoroughly grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until uniformly blended. Set aside for later use.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Incorporate chopped lavender and vanilla extract.
04 - Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth surface evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center emerges clean.
06 - While cake bakes, combine water, sugar, and lavender in small saucepan. Simmer for 3 minutes, then strain and set aside to cool slightly.
07 - Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes. Using skewer, poke small holes across surface and gently brush with warm lavender syrup. Cool completely before glazing.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and finely chopped lavender until smooth consistency. Drizzle evenly over completely cooled cake and allow glaze to set before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The floral aroma fills your entire house while it bakes, making even a regular Tuesday feel special
- That lemon glaze cuts through the floral notes and makes people ask for seconds even if they swear they dont like floral desserts
02 -
- Culinary lavender is stronger than you think, start with the recommended amount and adjust next time
- The glaze needs to be completely cooled before you slice or youll end up with a messy situation
03 -
- Chop your lavender buds right before using them so the oils stay fresh and potent
- Let your glaze sit for five minutes before drizzling, it thickens slightly and looks more professional