Description
A delightful treat that marries the bright taste of citrus with the floral notes of lavender, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the lemon zest and dried lavender.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk and vanilla extract, until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, and pair with herbal tea for an enhanced experience. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg