Indulge in the delicious flavor of a Lemon Lavender Drizzle Cake with Fragrant Lavender Flowers. This delightful cake features a perfect combination of tangy lemon and fragrant lavender, drizzled with a sweet glaze and topped with beautiful lavender flowers. Perfect for any special occasion or as a sweet treat for yourself.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons culinary lavender buds
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the buttermilk, lemon zest, and lavender buds.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, whisk together the lemon juice and confectioners’ sugar to make the glaze.
- Once the cake has finished baking, let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack.
- While the cake is still warm, poke holes in the top with a fork and drizzle the glaze over the cake.
- Garnish with fresh lavender flowers and serve.