Description
Experience the delightful fusion of zesty lemon and calming lavender in this Mother’s Day Lemon Lavender Cake. This stunning dessert, dusted with powdered sugar, offers a light and airy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for special occasions, this cake brings warmth and joy to any gathering. Create sweet memories with each slice, making it an unforgettable treat for Mother’s Day or any sunny afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and lavender buds.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg