Lavender Cake Recipe with Lavender Buttercream Frosting
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of our Lavender Cake Recipe with Lavender Buttercream Frosting. This exquisite cake pairs the delicate floral notes of lavender with a moist, tender crumb, making it an ideal treat for special occasions or a delightful afternoon indulgence. Topped with a creamy lavender-infused buttercream and brushed with a simple syrup, this cake not only pleases the palate but also adds elegance to your dessert table. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or hosting a tea party, this cake is sure to impress your guests and elevate your gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 simple syrup)
- ⅓ Cup water (for simple syrup)
- 2 Tbsp dried culinary lavender (for simple syrup)
- ½ Cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2⅓ Cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 Tbsp cooled lavender simple syrup (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans with grease and parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, crushed lavender, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before applying lavender simple syrup made from sugar, water, and dried lavender.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and gradually add powdered sugar and cooled syrup until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg