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Lavender Cake Recipe with Lavender Buttercream Frosting

Lavender Cake Recipe with Dreamy Lavender Buttercream Frosting

Delight in a unique Lavender Cake with Lavender Buttercream Frosting for a floral baking experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lavender Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cake Flour All-purpose flour can be substituted if needed.
  • 1 cup Sugar Use your favorite sugar alternative if desired.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Always check for freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Consider using sea salt for better flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for vegan option.
  • 1 cup Butter Unsalted margarine or plant-based butter is an alternative.
  • 1 cup Milk Any dairy or non-dairy variant preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Lavender Ensure it’s culinary-grade.
Lavender Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup Sugar Primary sweetening agent.
  • 1 cup Water Base of the syrup.
  • 1 cup Lavender Flowers Intensifies the syrup’s floral essence.
Lavender Buttercream Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter Creates a creamy base.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens buttercream.
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream For richness; milk can be used as lighter alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Lavender Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Piping Bags
  • Saucepan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one by one, mixing well.
  3. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, stirring until blended. Gently fold in dried lavender.
  4. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and clean toothpick check.
  5. While cooling, prepare lavender simple syrup by simmering sugar, water, and lavender flowers.
  6. Make buttercream by beating butter, gradually adding powdered sugar and cream, then mixing in lavender.
  7. Assemble the cake by brushing layers with syrup and spreading buttercream in between and around the cake.
  8. Decorate cake with piping designs and optional edible flowers or fresh lavender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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