Elevate your dessert game with a luxurious and fragrant Vanilla Lavender Cake! This elegant cake is made with layers of moist vanilla cake, infused with fragrant lavender, and frosted with a light and fluffy lavender buttercream for a sophisticated and delicious treat.
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s both beautiful and delicious, look no further than this Vanilla Lavender Cake. The cake layers are infused with dried lavender flowers, giving them a subtle floral aroma and delicate flavor. The buttercream frosting is also infused with lavender, adding a light and fragrant touch to every bite. And with its soft, delicate crumb and sweet vanilla flavor, this cake is sure to impress.
Whether you’re hosting a fancy tea party, celebrating a special occasion, or just want to treat yourself to something special, this Vanilla Lavender Cake is the perfect choice. So indulge in the luxurious flavor and aroma of lavender, and enjoy a truly elegant dessert experience.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender flowers
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Stir in the lavender flowers.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely on wire racks.