Description
A fragrant lavender heart cake with a delicate floral flavor, perfect for special occasions or as a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
- Grind lavender into a fine powder and mix with sugar.
- Cream butter and lavender sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use food-grade lavender for safety.
- Adjust lavender amount based on taste preference.
- Top with whipped cream or fresh berries for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: lavender heart cake, floral dessert, easy baking