Lavender Pound Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Soft and delicate Lavender Pound Cake recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

387

Sugar

26g

Fat

21g

Lavender Pound Cake is a delightful twist on a classic dessert. The aroma of lavender blossoms fills the kitchen as you prepare this soft and tender cake. Perfect for a summer afternoon tea party or a special occasion, Lavender Pound Cake is sure to impress your guests. Serve it with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special touch.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
2.	In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour and baking powder.
3.	In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and dried lavender blossoms.
4.	Add in the sugar and lemon zest, stirring until fluffy.
5.	Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
6.	Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and milk, alternating between the two until everything is well combined.
7.	Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8.	Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.

PROS

Lavender Pound Cake has an elegant and delicate floral flavor that is sure to impress your guests.

It has a soft, tender crumb that is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

CONS

This recipe calls for dried lavender blossoms, which can be difficult to find in some areas.

The cake is on the sweet side, so it may not be suitable for those with a very sweet tooth.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Lavender Pound Cake is not necessarily a health food, it does contain some beneficial nutrients.
Lavender is known for its calming properties and has been linked to reducing anxiety and improving sleep.
Also, this cake contains milk and eggs, which are good sources of protein and calcium.

	2 cups cake flour
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	1 cup unsalted butter , softened
	1 1/2 teaspoons dried lavender blossoms
	1 cup sugar
	1 teaspoon lemon zest
	4 eggs
	1/2 cup milk