Lavender Cake Recipe with Lavender Buttercream Frosting
Indulge in the delicate flavors of our Lavender Cake Recipe with Lavender Buttercream Frosting. This enchanting cake combines the aromatic essence of culinary lavender with a moist, tender crumb, making it an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply a delightful afternoon treat. Topped with a creamy lavender-infused buttercream and a touch of lavender simple syrup, this cake not only pleases the palate but also captivates the eye with its beautiful presentation. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is straightforward enough for novice bakers and impressive enough to wow your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Floral
Ingredients
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- 1½ sticks (¾ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large whole eggs, room temperature
- 4 large egg yolks, 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, room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender (for syrup)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened
- 2⅓ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tbsp cooled lavender simple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, crushed lavender, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- For the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cooled lavender simple syrup until fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg