Pound Cake with Blueberries and Lavender Syrup

Pound Cake with Blueberries and Lavender Syrup recipe pinit

Pound cake gets its name from the traditional recipe, which called for a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

Pound Cake with Blueberries and Lavender Syrup

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8 Calories: 3040
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Meanwhile, prepare the lavender syrup by combining the lavender flowers, water, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  10. Remove the pound cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  11. Remove the cake from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Pour the lavender syrup over the cooled cake and let it soak in for 15 minutes before serving.
  13. Slice and serve the pound cake with blueberries and lavender syrup.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 380kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
Sugars 32g
Protein 4g8%

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

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