Lavender is one of my favorite plants and flavors, for that matter. I’m constantly looking for new ways to use it in the kitchen and apothecary. This lavender bundt cake is an amazing comfort food that can easily be a sweet breakfast or decadent dessert.
Floral Flavor in Every Bite
This is a simple cake and the lavender flavor comes through in every bite. This is acheived in a couple of different ways. First, the lavender blossoms are infused in the milk and melted butter. This infusing means the flavor touches every inch of the cake. Second, the blossoms are left in the cake to be consumed. This makes for a beautifully lavender dotted slice of cake as well as delicious flavor.
I used some homemade lavender extract to kick up the flavor here but vanilla extract would work just fine if you don’t have any on hand. The recipe includes amounts for using fresh or dried lavender buds. I’ve made this cake both ways and it is as delicious in the middle of winter as it is in summer.
Options for Decorating
The flavor of this cake is perfect all on its own, however, the options for dressing it up are endless. Consider make a glaze from lavender sugar and pouring it over the cake, serve with whipped cream or ice cream, pour some homemade preserves over a slice (like these Brandied Cherry Berry Preserves), even a little chocolate sauce would be nice.
Use the fresh flowers from the herb garden for a delightfully simple and flavorful lavender bundt cake perfect for everyday and special occasions.Lavender Bundt Cake
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Marie-Claude Véziau
Monday 8th of August 2016
Absolutely delicious! A success! Thank you!
Homespun Seasonal Living
Tuesday 9th of August 2016
I'm so glad to hear it!