Hello, fellow food lovers! Today, I'm excited to share with you a delicious recipe for a Lemon-Lavender-Poppy Seed Cake. This cake is not only scrumptious but also packed with fresh flavors that will surely brighten up your day. So, let's get our hands dirty and start baking!
Ingredients
According to [Better Homes & Gardens], here's what you'll need to make this delightful cake:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of dried lavender flowers
- 1/2 cup of poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
Making the Cake
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the sugars, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, lavender, and poppy seeds, mixing well after each addition.
4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
5. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Now that we have our cakes ready, let's move on to the icing!
Making the Icing
1. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, cream, and confectioners' sugar over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and the edges are no longer visible.
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Once the icing has cooled slightly, spread it over the cooled cakes and let it set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
And there you have it! A beautiful Lemon-Lavender-Poppy Seed Cake that's perfect for any occasion. Enjoy your baking, and may your kitchen be filled with sweetness and love!