Description
Indulge in the elegance of Lavender Cake with Lavender Buttercream Frosting, a delightful dessert that combines moist cake layers with a creamy, floral-infused frosting. Perfect for any occasion from tea parties to birthday celebrations, this cake is not only visually stunning but also offers a unique flavor that will impress your guests. The subtle lavender notes paired with a hint of sweetness create an unforgettable taste experience. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures success for bakers of all levels. Elevate your dessert table with this beautiful and delicious treat that embodies sophistication in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ Cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ Cups granulated sugar
- 2 Large whole eggs, room temperature
- 4 Large egg yolks, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp dried culinary lavender, finely crushed
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1¼ Cup 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) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, crushed lavender, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with buttermilk, alternating between the two until just combined.
- Divide the 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 dried lavender until dissolved; let steep and cool.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, gradually adding powdered sugar and cooled syrup until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg