Meyer Lemon Cake with Lavender Cream

Meyer lemons, believed to be a cross between a lemon and an orange or mandarin, have a unique flavor that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lemons.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Meyer Lemon Cake with Lavender Cream

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 fruit Meyer lemons
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Dried lavender
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. Zest and juice the Meyer lemons. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk and lemon juice. Fold in the lemon zest.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in the dried lavender and powdered sugar.
10. Once the cake has completely cooled, frost it with the lavender cream. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

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.