Lemon Lavender Cake

Servings: 12 Total Time: 55 mins Difficulty: Beginner

By Colleen Milne, Herb Society of America

Lemon Lavender Cake is infused with the subtle floral notes of lavender. With a tangy, lemony glaze and
garnished with lavender flowers, this simple cake will wow your taste buds with a perfect balance of sweet and
citrusy flavors and a hint of floral elegance.

Lemon Lavender Cake

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 55 mins Difficulty: Beginner Cooking Temp: 350  F Servings: 12

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°
    2. Coat a 9 inch by 5 inch loaf pan with vegetable oil spray.
    3. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
    4. In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the lavender buds.
    5. Fold the flour mixture into the yogurt mixture and stir until just combined.
    6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake in the center of the oven on middle rack about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
    7. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely.


    Make the glaze: Stir together lemon juice and icing sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
    Spoon the lemon glaze over the cooled cake. Scatter the remaining 1 tablespoon of lavender buds over the cake. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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It is the policy of The Kentuckiana Herb Society, a unit of The Herb Society of America not to advise or recommend herbs for medicinal or health use. This information is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a recommendation or an endorsement of any particular medical or health treatment.

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