The recipe has unique flavor, aroma,natural sweetness, versatile glaze, aethetic appeal and balanced sweetness.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 1/2cupsall-purpose flour
- 1 1/2tspbaking powder
- 1/4tspsalt
- 1/2cupunsalted butter, softened
- 3/4cupgranulated sugar
- 2piecelarge eggs
- 1/4cuphoney
- 1/2cupmilk
- 2tbspfresh lemon juice
- 1tbsplemon zest
- 1tspvanilla extract
- 1tbspdried culinary lavender buds (crushed slightly)
For the Lemon Lavender Glaze
- 1cuppowdered sugar
- 2tbspfresh lemon juice
- 1tsphoney
- 1/2tspdried culinary lavender buds (optional, for garnish)
- 1tbsplemon zest (optional, for garnish)
How to make Lemon Lavender Honey Cake
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Prepare the Cake Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a 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 honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
Gently fold in the crushed lavender buds.
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Lemon Lavender Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.
If the glaze is too thick, add a little more lemon juice to reach your desired consistency.
Glaze the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon lavender glaze over the top.
Optional: Garnish with additional lavender buds and lemon zest for a decorative touch.
Serve
Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy the delicate blend of lemon, honey, and lavender in this unique and aromatic cake!
Recipe by
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Chefspalette is a culinary artist known for her innovative fusion recipes that merge traditional flavors with modern twists. Writing for Chefadora involves exploring diverse cuisines,...