Easy Lavender Peach Cake for Everyday Sweet Moments
A tender, floral-infused cake layered with juicy peaches and lavender. Perfect for weeknight delights or spontaneous sweet cravings. No fuss, all flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds
- 1 cup sliced peaches
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon crushed lavender buds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
- Mix in vanilla extract
- In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to butter mixture until just combined
- Fold in crushed lavender buds and sliced peaches
- Pour batter into prepared pans, smooth tops, and bake 25-30 minutes
- Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely
- Beat softened butter for frosting until creamy
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well
- Add milk to desired consistency and stir in crushed lavender
- Frost cooled cake layers and top with peach preserves
Notes
Use fresh peaches for maximum juice and flavor
Toast lavender briefly for enhanced aroma, but avoid burning
Adjust lavender amount to taste if buds are particularly potent
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Toast lavender briefly for enhanced aroma, but avoid burning
Adjust lavender amount to taste if buds are particularly potent
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32g
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