Lavender Cake with Lavender Buttercream Frosting
A fragrant and whimsical dessert that captures the essence of real lavender, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1½ Sticks (¾ Cup) unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- 1½ Cups granulated sugar
- 2 Large whole eggs (at room temperature)
- 4 Large egg yolks (at 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 (at room temperature)
- ⅓ Cup granulated sugar (for lavender syrup)
- ⅓ Cup water (for lavender syrup)
- 2 Tbsp dried culinary lavender (for lavender syrup)
- ½ Cup unsalted butter (for frosting, softened)
- 2⅓ Cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 Tbsp cooled lavender simple syrup (for frosting)
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, crushed lavender, and salt.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the whole eggs one at a time, followed by the egg yolks and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating between them, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- After baking, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes bake, combine the sugar, water, and lavender in a saucepan to make lavender syrup. Simmer until sugar dissolves, then steep and strain.
- Beat the softened butter for the frosting until creamy. Gradually mix in the sifted powdered sugar, lavender syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Notes
Opt for high-quality culinary lavender and ensure other ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
