Description
Lemon Lavender Summer Cake is a refreshing dessert that beautifully balances zesty lemon and fragrant lavender. This light and airy cake brings a taste of summer to any gathering, making it perfect for picnics, parties, or simply enjoying with tea. Its vibrant flavors and stunning presentation will delight your guests and evoke cherished memories of sunny days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp culinary lavender (food-grade)
- ⅓ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and culinary lavender.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg