ALMOND LAVENDER CAKE
This eye-catching, moist lavender cake has a terrific buttery texture and a lovely flavor. It's a top-notch example of a great lavender recipe. -Lillian K. Julow, Gainesville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan and sprinkle with sugar; set aside. Place 1/2 cup sugar, almonds and 1 tablespoon lavender in a food processor; cover and process until finely ground., In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy; beat in almond mixture until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla., In a small bowl, combine sour cream and half-and-half. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream mixture, beating well after each addition., Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For drizzle, in a small bowl, combine water and remaining lavender. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain, discarding lavender. In another small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough infused water to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over cake. Garnish with additional lavender if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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SDK HASIB
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and beautiful cake that's sure to impress your friends and family.
Md Hadayt
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special event, but it's also simple enough for a casual gathering.
Mat Quinn
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she's ever had.
madhu sinha
[email protected]This cake is gluten-free and dairy-free, so it's perfect for people with dietary restrictions.
Mantwa Sathekge
[email protected]I love that this cake is made with almond flour. It gives it a nice nutty flavor and it's a healthier alternative to regular flour.
lisa-ann james
[email protected]The frosting is the perfect complement to the cake. It's light and fluffy, and it adds a touch of sweetness.
Antonio Adams
[email protected]This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and floral. It's not too heavy and it's not too light.
Salvation Mathebula
[email protected]The almond lavender flavor is so unique and delicious. I've never had anything like it before.
A Matt
[email protected]This cake is a work of art! It's so beautiful that I almost didn't want to eat it.
Elaine Morlock
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake with ease. It's a great recipe for beginners.
shanya auguste
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can always count on it to be a success.
Temam Umer
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Dennat
[email protected]This cake is beautiful and delicious! I made it for a baby shower and it was a big hit. The almond lavender flavor is unique and refreshing.
Shumaila Usman
[email protected]I love the combination of almond and lavender. This cake is a perfect balance of sweet and floral. The frosting is also delicious and adds a nice touch of richness.
Meriache Sarah
[email protected]This was my first time baking with lavender and I'm so glad I tried it. The cake was so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Azmat Ullah
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lavender, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this cake. The almond flavor really complemented the floral notes. This cake is definitely a keeper!
RealTimeModz
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully.
ATIAF _15
[email protected]This almond lavender cake was a delightful treat! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the almond adding a nutty sweetness and the lavender providing a subtle floral note. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I