15 Elegant Lavender And Lemon Recipes for Spring
Spring is the season of renewal, and what better way to celebrate its arrival than with 15 Elegant Lavender And Lemon Recipes? These delightful creations combine the floral essence of lavender with the bright zest of lemon, crafting refreshing desserts that are perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 large lemon, zest and juice
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup blackberries
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon fresh spearmint leaves, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup sparkling grape juice
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Infuse 1 cup of water with 2 tablespoons dried lavender over low heat for 10 minutes; strain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the cooled lavender infusion and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture along with buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg