Description
A delicate and elegant cake featuring sweet peaches and subtle floral lavender, creating a moist and fragrant dessert perfect for warm days and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp dried culinary lavender, lightly crushed
- 2 cups fresh or canned peaches, sliced
- Optional glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or lemon juice
- Pinch of lavender (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gently crush lavender and add to the batter.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and arrange peach slices on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before adding glaze if desired.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender to avoid bitterness.
- Do not overuse lavender to keep flavor balanced.
- Add lemon zest for extra brightness.
- Use buttermilk instead of milk for a richer texture.
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
