Description
A delightful Lavender Cake infused with the aromatic flavor of culinary lavender, topped with a creamy lavender buttercream frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon culinary lavender, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- For the Lavender Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon culinary lavender, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the chopped lavender and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and chopped lavender, and beat until fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For a more intense lavender flavor, steep the culinary lavender in the buttermilk for 30 minutes before using.
- Consider adding a lemon glaze on top for a refreshing citrus twist that complements the lavender beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg