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Lavender Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

Lavender Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting Bliss

A delightful Lavender Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting, inspired by Earl Grey tea and floral lavender.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 tablespoons Dried Earl Grey Tea Leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Culinary Lavender culinary grade
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or any milk
For the Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Milk add for consistency
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Culinary Lavender optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pans
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time and mix well, then add vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, tea leaves, and lavender in a separate bowl.
  5. Combine the wet and dry mixtures gradually, alternating with milk until just mixed.
  6. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, add powdered sugar and milk for frosting.
  9. Level the cooled cakes, frost one layer, add the second layer, then frost the top and sides of the cake.
  10. Decorate as desired and serve paired with tea or coffee.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cakes cool completely before frosting for best results. Adjust lavender flavor based on preference.

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