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Lavender Pound Cake with Strawberry Glaze Recipe

Lavender Pound Cake with Strawberry Glaze Recipe
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A delicate and flavorful Lavender Pound Cake complemented by a sweet and tangy Strawberry Vanilla Bean Glaze, perfect for an elegant dessert or afternoon tea treat. This moist cake balances the floral notes of lavender with the fresh taste of strawberries in a smooth glaze.

Ingredients

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Lavender Pound Cake:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon lavender paste
  • ½ cup kefir (or buttermilk), preferably 1%

Strawberry Vanilla Bean Glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 6 tablespoons whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Garnish (optional):

  • Dried or fresh lavender
  • Fresh strawberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare pan and oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease an 8.5″x4.5″ loaf pan thoroughly and line it with parchment paper to ensure the cake releases easily after baking. Set aside.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed for at least 3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
  4. Add eggs and lavender: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing. Stir in the lavender paste until fully incorporated, infusing the batter with delicate floral flavor.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and the kefir (or buttermilk) to the batter, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently and briefly after each addition just until no dry streaks remain to avoid overmixing.
  6. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for about 75 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the glaze: Place the powdered sugar and freeze-dried strawberries into a food processor bowl and process until the mixture becomes as fine as possible, resembling a coarse powder.
  8. Make glaze mixture: Transfer the strawberry-powdered sugar mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in the whole milk and vanilla bean paste, adjusting the consistency by adding more powdered sugar if too thin or more milk if too thick, until a pourable glaze forms.
  9. Glaze the cake: Once the cake has cooled completely, pour the strawberry vanilla bean glaze evenly over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip naturally down the sides.
  10. Garnish and serve: Optionally, decorate the glazed cake with fresh or dried lavender sprigs and fresh strawberries for a beautiful presentation. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your elegant lavender pound cake!

Notes

  • The lavender paste provides aromatic floral flavor; if unavailable, use finely ground culinary lavender but use sparingly to avoid bitterness.
  • Use an 8.5″x4.5″ loaf pan for optimal cake thickness and baking time. Line with parchment for easy removal.
  • Kefir or buttermilk adds tang and moisture to the cake; 1% kefir is recommended for balance.
  • The freeze-dried strawberries in the glaze give concentrated strawberry flavor without adding extra moisture.
  • Vanilla bean paste offers a richer vanilla flavor than extract; can substitute with pure vanilla extract if needed.
  • Allow the glaze to set fully before slicing to prevent it from sliding off.

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