Easter Lemon Lavender Cake
Easter Lemon Lavender Cake - A Delightful Springtime Treat
Looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert to serve at your Easter gathering? Look no further than this Easter Lemon Lavender Cake recipe! This light and airy cake is infused with the delicate flavors of lemon and lavender, making it the perfect springtime treat.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender
- 1-2 tablespoons milk, as needed
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk and lemon juice. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the lemon zest and dried lavender.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. While the cake is baking, make the frosting. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried lavender until light and fluffy. Add milk as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
8. Once the cake has cooled, frost it with the lavender lemon frosting.
This Easter Lemon Lavender Cake is a delightful springtime treat that is sure to impress your guests. The light and airy cake is infused with the delicate flavors of lemon and lavender, while the frosting adds a sweet and tangy finish. Serve it up with a cup of tea or coffee for the perfect afternoon treat.
Type: Dessert Cake
Ingredients: Flour, Butter, Sugar
Cooking Tips: Be sure to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy to ensure a light and airy cake. Fold in the lemon zest and dried lavender gently to avoid overmixing the batter. Add milk to the frosting as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
