Description
Indulge in the essence of spring with this Mother’s Day Lemon Lavender Cake. Bursting with fresh citrus and delicate floral notes, this moist cake is drizzled with a sweet glaze, making it perfect for celebrations. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s an ideal treat for sharing with loved ones on special occasions. Create cherished memories as you enjoy each slice together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried culinary lavender
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, lavender, sugar, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg