Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of our Lavender Cake Recipe with Lavender Buttercream Frosting. This beautifully moist cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to elegant tea parties. Each slice features a delicate floral essence, complemented by a luscious lavender buttercream and a touch of lavender simple syrup for added sweetness. Its stunning presentation and delightful taste make it an exceptional addition to your dessert table, impressing guests and sweetening everyday moments alike.
Ingredients
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- 1½ sticks (¾ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender, finely crushed
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1¼ cups buttermilk, room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup)
- ⅓ cup water (for simple syrup)
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender (for simple syrup)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened
- 2⅓ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tbsp cooled lavender simple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, dried lavender, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by egg yolks and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the lavender simple syrup, simmer sugar, water, and lavender in a saucepan until dissolved; let steep and cool.
- Prepare buttercream by creaming softened butter until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar, then add cooled lavender syrup and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg