A Lavender Honey Cake is a delicate and aromatic dessert that blends the floral notes of lavender with the sweetness of honey. Here's a recipe for this elegant cake:
Lavender Honey Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender (ground into a powder or crushed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup honey
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- ¾ cup whole milk
For the Honey-Lavender Glaze:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tbsp powdered sugar (to thicken, if desired)
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pan (or use a Bundt pan for a more decorative cake).
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Prepare dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground lavender. Set aside.
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Cream butter, honey, and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, honey, and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
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Add eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and lemon zest if using.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined (be careful not to overmix).
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Bake: Pour the 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.
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Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Honey-Lavender Glaze
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Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, gently heat the honey, dried lavender, and lemon juice over low heat for about 3-4 minutes, until the lavender infuses into the honey (if using dried lavender in the glaze). Strain out the lavender if desired.
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Thicken glaze (optional): Add powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
Step 3: Assemble the Cake
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Drizzle the glaze: Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the honey-lavender glaze over the top, allowing it to soak into the cake.
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Optional garnish: Decorate with a few whole dried lavender buds or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
Enjoy the delicate, fragrant flavors of lavender and honey in this beautiful cake, perfect for afternoon tea or a light dessert!
