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Meyer Lemon Cake with Lavender Cream

Meyer Lemon Cake with Lavender Cream

A light and fragrant Meyer lemon cake topped with delicate lavender-infused cream. Perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 Meyer lemons
  • 1/3 cup Meyer lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried culinary lavender
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and Meyer lemon zest.
  • Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. Stir in Meyer lemon juice.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • For the lavender cream, heat the heavy cream with lavender until just steaming. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain and chill until cold.
  • Whip the infused cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  • Spread the lavender cream over the cooled cake. Garnish with lemon zest or edible flowers. Slice and serve.