Lemon Lavender Pound Cake with Honey Lemon Whipped Cream

Lemon lavender pound cake is a popular dessert known for its vibrant citrus flavor and subtle floral aroma. It is often served at tea parties and special occasions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Lemon Lavender Pound Cake with Honey Lemon Whipped Cream

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Dried lavender flowers
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Honey

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest and dried lavender flowers. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Mix in the lemon zest and lavender mixture.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Mix in the vanilla extract.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the honey and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
12. Serve the pound cake with the honey lemon whipped cream on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.