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lavender lemon cream cake with white chocolate frosting

Lavender Lemon Cream Cake With White Chocolate Frosting


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicate lavender-infused lemon cake topped with creamy white chocolate frosting. Perfect for spring gatherings or afternoon tea.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 200g white chocolate (chopped)
  • 1 cup heavy cream


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk flour, lavender, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in lemon zest and juice. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  5. Divide batter between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Melt white chocolate over double boiler. Whip cream to stiff peaks, then fold in melted chocolate.
  7. Frost cooled cake layers with white chocolate cream.

Notes

  • Grind lavender in a spice grinder for finer texture if preferred
  • For stronger lavender flavor, steep buds in warm milk for 10 minutes before using
  • Store cake refrigerated due to fresh cream frosting
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Fusion