Lavender has been used for centuries as a flavoring for food, and it takes just a tiny amount to transform this simple cake into a delicately flavored delight, perfect for autumn eating.
Servings 11-lb loaf pan lined with loaf-pan liner Serves about 8
Ingredients
1stick plus 2 Tbsp Buttersoft
2/3cupSugar
2Eggs
grated zest of 1 Lemon
3Tbspground Almonds
3/4cupAll-Purpose Flour
1/3cupSelf-Rising Flour*
3tspAKL Culinary Lavender
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating between each addition. Add the lemon zest, ground almonds and flours and beat to a smooth batter. Finally, add the lavender and stir through.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, spread level and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. A skewer inserted into the middle of the loaf should come out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
This cake is best eaten on the day of baking, but will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container or frozen for up to 2 months.
*To make your own self-rising flour, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt.
Notes
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