Description
Savor the delicious lavender cake topped with whipped cream cheese frosting Discover this unique recipe and elevate your dessert game today
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon culinary lavender (dried)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to make it easy to remove the cakes once they’re baked.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until it’s light and fluffy. This should take about 3 to 5 minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well mixed before adding the next.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and dried lavender. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, and don’t overdo it! Add the vanilla extract and give it one last stir.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula for an even bake. Pop them in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Allow them to cool completely before frosting.
- While the cakes cool, make the cream cheese frosting. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, blend these ingredients until smooth.
- Gradually add the heavy whipping cream. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Then, gently place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- cooling: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American