Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Lemon Lavender Layer Cake, a delightful treat that tantalizes the taste buds. This exquisitely crafted cake features alternating layers of moist lemon cake and delicate lavender buttercream, creating a harmonious balance of citrusy brightness and floral elegance. Each bite offers a burst of refreshing lemon complemented by a subtle hint of lavender, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will captivate your senses. Accompanying this masterpiece are two additional recipes that elevate the cake experience: a tangy Lemon Glaze and a fragrant Lavender Syrup. Drizzle the glaze over the cake for an extra layer of zesty sweetness, or enhance your dessert with the syrup's aromatic allure. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the perfect blend of citrus and floral notes, leaving you with a lasting impression of culinary artistry.
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LEMON LAVENDER CAKE
Strong lemony cake to balance the floral notes from dried lavender buds. It's lovely as dessert after a meal or as a tea cake or snack. The lemon glaze is optional.
Provided by Mah
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) generously.
- Measure 5 tablespoons milk into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until warmed through, 30 to 45 seconds. Add lavender buds. Let steep to release their flavor, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Whisk white sugar and butter together in a large bowl until creamy. Whisk in eggs, 1 at a time, whisking well after each addition. Add 1/2 cup lemon juice and lemon zest; mix until well-blended. Stir milk and lavender buds into the batter.
- Sift cake flour and baking powder together in a bowl. Slowly fold into the batter, stirring well to prevent lumps. Pour into the greased tube pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
- Whisk remaining 5 tablespoons milk, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and confectioners' sugar together in a small bowl to make glaze; drizzle over the cooled cake. Let stand until glaze is set, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 126.9 mg, Sugar 36.4 g
LEMON LAYER CAKE
Although its style varies from diner to diner, lemon layer cake is a regular item on the lunch counter. This version is full of pure lemon flavor: moist lemon cake layers filled with a tart, creamy filling, all covered with a lemon buttercream frosting. Serve with good-quality vanilla ice cream, if you like.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 1. To make the lemon cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of two 9-inch round cake pans. Dust the pans with flour and tap out the excess.
- 2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir together the dry ingredients with a whisk. Set aside.
- 3. In an electric stand mixer, using the paddle attachment or beaters, beat the butter on medium speed for about 30 seconds, or until creamy. Gradually add the sugar, increase the speed to medium-high, and continue to beat until the mixture is light, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4. Add the whole eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and lemon zest. Reduce the speed to low and gradually beat in he lemon juice (the batter will appear curdled at this point smooth out after you add the dry ingredients). Beat in the dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with milk in 2 additions. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat for another 10 seconds. Scrape the batter into the prepared pans.
- 5. Bake the cakes for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans on wire racks for 20 minutes. Invert the cakes onto the rakcs and cool completely.
- 6. To make the lemon filling, in a medium nonreactive saucepan, whisk together the yolks and sugar until combined. Whisk in the lemon juice, butter, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the mixture turns opaque, thickens, and coats the back of the spoon. Do not let the filling boil, or it will curdle. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a medium bowl. Stir in the lemon zest and allow the filling to cool.
- 7.Cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto the surface, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until chilled.
- 8. In a clean bowl of the electric mixer, using the whisk attachment or beaters, beat the heavy cream on high speed until soft peaks form. Remove the lemon filling from the refrigerator and whisk until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the filling. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the filling until ready to assemble the cake.
- 9. To make the lemon frosting, in the large bowl of the electric mixer, using the paddle attachment or beaters, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 30 seconds. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar on low speed. Add the cream, lemon juice, vanilla, and lemon zest. Increase the speed to medium-high, and beat for about 3 minutes, or until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 10. To assemble the cake, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Pile the lemon filling onto the center using a small offset metal spatula, and spread it into an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge of the cake layer. Top with the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the lemon frosting. (If some of the filling oozes out from the middle, just blend it with the frosting around the sides of the cake.) Serve the cake immediately, or refrigerate and bring to room temperature before serving.
LEMON LAVENDER LAYER CAKE
This lovely layer cake that I created is delicately flavored with the unique flavor of lavender and the bright flavor of lemon.
Provided by Cupcake-Princess
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 2 (9 inch) round baking pans. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In medium saucepan heat butter, milk, and lavender over low heat just until mixture is hot and butter is melted. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed beat eggs and sugar until thickened and lightened to a cream color. Beat in vanilla and lemon zest. On low speed gradually add flour mixture and mix until blended. Slowly add hot milk mixture and beat until combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes then carefully invert cakes onto cooling racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting: In a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. On low speed gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Beat in honey and lemon zest just until blended.
- To assemble: Place one of the cooled cake layers top side down on a serving plate and spread about a ½ cup of frosting over it. Top with remaining cake layer top side up and frost the top and sides of the cake with the rest of the frosting. Garnish cake with long strips of lemon zest and some crumbled lavender flowers. Keep cake in the refrigerator and bring out to room temperature when ready to serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh, fragrant lavender buds for the best flavor. If using dried lavender, use half the amount. - To make sure the cake layers are evenly baked, rotate the pans halfway through the baking time. - For a taller cake, double the recipe and bake the layers in two 9-inch round cake pans. - Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. - Let the cake layers cool completely before frosting them. This will help prevent the frosting from melting. - If you don't have time to make the lemon curd filling, you can use a store-bought lemon curd instead. - For a fancier presentation, decorate the cake with fresh lavender buds or candied lemon zest.Conclusion:
This lemon lavender layer cake is a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a delicate lavender flavor that is perfectly complemented by the lemon curd filling and whipped cream frosting. This cake is sure to impress your guests, and it is also a great way to use up any leftover lavender buds you may have.
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