Print

Lemon Lavender Dream Cake

A light and fragrant cake capturing the refreshing essence of lemon with an elegant twist of lavender.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  3. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  6. Incorporate the dry ingredients gradually, alternating with the milk.
  7. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and dried lavender, folding until combined.
  8. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar or frost as desired.

Notes

Let the cake rest overnight in the fridge to enhance its flavors.

Nutrition

Keywords: lemon cake, lavender cake, dessert recipe, baking, summer recipes