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Moist Lemon Lavender Pound Cake

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A moist and fragrant lemon lavender pound cake with a shiny lemon glaze, perfect for an easy homemade dessert that impresses with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 tablespoons), finely grated
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice, strained
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds, finely ground
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk or cream (optional for thinner glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter and dust with flour or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 4-5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together sifted flour, ground lavender, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed or fold gently to avoid overmixing.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze; add milk or cream if desired for thinner consistency.
  11. Drizzle glaze over warm cake and let set for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Be careful not to overmix after adding flour to keep the cake tender. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Grind lavender finely and measure accurately to avoid bitterness. Prepare glaze while cake cools for efficiency.

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