Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of this Mother’s Day Lemon Lavender Cake, where zesty lemon meets delicate floral notes. This cake is not just a dessert—it’s an experience that brings joy and cherished memories to your table. Perfect for brunch or any special occasion, its stunning appearance and refreshing taste will impress everyone. Bake this delightful treat, and let the aroma fill your home with warmth and love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and lavender buds.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with powdered sugar icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg