Lavender Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Lavender Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon dried lavender; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup milk; DRIZZLE; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon dried lavender; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon dried lavender
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
DRIZZLE
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon dried lavender
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0F Grease and flour two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 5/8 - inch loaf pans.
2
Mix flour, baking soda and salt in medium-size bowl. Pulse 1/2 cup sugar with the lavender in a food processor until lavender is ground.
3
In large bowl, beat butter, lavender-flavoured sugar, remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and vanilla until fluffy, 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at the time. In a small bowl combine sour cream and milk. On a low speed, alternately, beat in flour mixture with sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Divide between pans.
4
Bake at 350 F for 55 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Cool on rack 10 minutes. Remouve cakes from pans and let cool completely.
5
DRIZZLE:
6
Microwave water and lavender for 30 seconds on HIGH power. Let stip for 5 minutes. Strain out lavender flowers and discard.
7
Once cake is cool, whisk lavender water and the confectioner sugar. Drizzle over both loaves. Slice and serve.

1487

kcal

Calories

Fat

200

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Lavender Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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