Grand-Mère Genevieve's Lavender Honey Cake
A slightly more sophisticated version of the classic cake, using browned butter and a touch of lemon zest.
2 cups
All-Purpose Flour
1 1/2 tsp
Baking Powder
1/2 tsp
Salt
1 tbsp
Dried Lavender Buds
1 cup
Honey
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A slightly more sophisticated version of the classic cake, using browned butter and a touch of lemon zest.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all Dry Ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, combine all Wet Ingredients, including the browned butter and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Gradually add the Wet Ingredients to the Dry Ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before cutting and serving.
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2 cups
240 g
All-Purpose Flour
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1 1/2 tsp
7.5 mL
Baking Powder
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1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Salt
-
1 tbsp
15 mL
Dried Lavender Buds
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1 cup
240 mL
Honey
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1/2 cup
113 g
Unsalted Butter-Browned
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2
2
Large Eggs
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1/2 cup
120 mL
Milk
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1 tsp
5 mL
Vanilla Extract
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1 tsp
5 mL
Lemon Zest
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Toothpick
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all Dry Ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, combine all Wet Ingredients, including the browned butter and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Gradually add the Wet Ingredients to the Dry Ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before cutting and serving.
Nutrition per serving
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