Description
Indulge in this Heavenly Lemon Cake, a delightful combination of zesty lemon and delicate lavender. The cream cheese swirl adds a touch of elegance and creamy texture, making it perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (1.65 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Sifted for a light texture.
- 200g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar: Sweetens and tenderizes.
- 1 tsp Baking Powder: Leavening agent for a fluffy rise.
- 0.5 tsp Baking Soda: Reacts with lemon juice for extra lift.
- 0.25 tsp Fine Sea Salt: Enhances flavors.
- 115g (0.5 cup) Unsalted Butter: Softened for creaming.
- 2 Large Eggs: Room temperature for emulsification.
- 60ml (0.25 cup) Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed for vibrant flavor.
- 2 tsp Lemon Zest: Aromatic oils for intense lemon flavor.
- 120ml (0.5 cup) Whole-Milk: Adds moisture and binds ingredients.
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract: Enhances overall flavor.
- 150g (5.3 oz) Cream Cheese: Softened for the lavender swirl.
- 100g (0.75 cup) Powdered Sugar: For a smooth cream cheese swirl.
- 1 tsp Dried Lavender Buds: Culinary lavender for floral aroma.
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice: Brightens the cream cheese swirl.
- 1 tbsp Milk: Adjusts swirl consistency.
- 30g (0.25 cup) Granulated Sugar: For candied zest.
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest: For candied zest flavor.
- Fresh Lavender Buds: For garnish.
- Powdered Sugar: For dusting.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease/line a 23cm (9-inch) springform pan.
- Combine Dry: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Flavor: Mix in eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and juice.
- Alternate Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Make Swirl: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lavender, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
- Assemble & Swirl: Spread batter in pan, drop swirl mixture, and gently swirl.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Release: Cool in pan for 10 minutes before releasing and cooling completely.
- Candied Zest: Simmer sugar and water, add zest, and cook until translucent.
- Garnish & Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, scatter candied zest and lavender buds.
Notes
For a more tender crumb, use cake flour. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: lemon cake,lavender,cream cheese,baking,dessert,floral,springform,easy,homemade