Pound Cake with Blueberries and Lavender Syrup
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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
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Gently fold in the blueberries.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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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.
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Remove the pound cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Remove the cake from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Pour the lavender syrup over the cooled cake and let it soak in for 15 minutes before serving.
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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.