Honey Lavender Cake
A delicate and fragrant Honey Lavender Cake that combines floral lavender notes with the natural sweetness of honey for a light and elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and dried lavender.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and honey together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle warm honey over the cake just before serving or pair it with a light lemon glaze.
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