Delicate Aromatic Lavender Cake (Printer-Friendly)

Delicate cake infused with fragrant lavender, topped with lemon glaze

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake

01 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - ¼ tsp salt
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tbsp culinary lavender buds, finely chopped
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - ½ cup whole milk

→ Lavender Syrup

10 - ¼ cup water
11 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
12 - 1 tsp culinary lavender buds

→ Lavender Lemon Glaze

13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 tsp culinary lavender buds, finely chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Incorporate lavender and vanilla.
04 - Alternately add flour mixture and milk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth top. Bake 25-30 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
06 - Simmer water, sugar, and lavender in small saucepan for 3 minutes. Strain and set aside.
07 - Let cake cool 10 minutes. Poke small holes in cake and brush with warm syrup if desired. Cool completely.
08 - Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lavender until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
09 - Allow glaze to set before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way your kitchen fills with the most calming aroma while it bakes
  • That perfect moment when floral meets sweet in every bite
  • How something so fancy tasting comes together with such simple ingredients
02 -
  • Culinary lavender is completely different from the lavender sold for crafts or sachets
  • Overbaking dries out the cake quickly, so start checking at the 25 minute mark
  • The syrup step seems optional but it makes such a difference in moisture and flavor depth
03 -
  • Chop your lavender buds right before using them for the strongest flavor
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the batter from curdling
  • Let the glaze sit for a minute before drizzling to get the perfect consistency

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