This has been my go-to cake for the last year. This incredible dessert will transport your taste buds to pretty cool places, as the tang of fresh lemons melds seamlessly with a delicate lavender twist. Its exotic.
So whether you’re looking to impress guests at a special occasion or simply craving a slice of homemade heaven, this cake promises a symphony of flavors that’s both refreshing and elegant.
Servings
12
Ready In:
60 mins
Calories:
315
Good For:
Coffeetime
Ingredients
- 1 C raw honey
- 1/2 cups granulated monkfruit sugar
- 3/4 tablespoon edible dried lavender
- 3/4 C Almond Flour
- 3/4 C Buckwheat Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mild-flavored olive oil
- Finely grated zest of 1 unwaxed lemon, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Confectioners/Powdered Stevia to lightly dust
Sprigs of fresh lavender
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8″ round cake path using unsalted butter or line bottom with parchment paper
Step 2
In a food processor or using a mortar and pestle, mix/grind together the granulated sugar and the dried lavender so the lavender is broken down and blended into the sugar.
Step 3
Sift (optional) or mix well the remaining dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Stir in the lavender-sugar blend.
Step 4
Fold in the cranberries and nuts to the mixture.
Step 5
In a separate bowl (ideally one with a pour spout), add the eggs and mix in the yogurt and oil until smooth.
Step 6
Gradually pour the wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients stirring until well blended.
Add the lemon zest and the lemon juice and mix in lightly.
Step 7
Bake for 45-50 minutes.
Step 8
To check if it is done, you can insert a fork into the middle and see if is clean when pulled out and also seeing if the sides have pulled away from the pan.
Step 9
When done, let cool before removing baking paper. Once cooled, you can spread honey on top or use a strainer or sifter to dust with powdered sweetener and decorate with sprigs of lavender on and around cake.
Nutrition Facts
| Servings | 12 |
|
Amount per Serving |
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| Calories | 315 |
| Total Fat | 18.9g |
| – Saturated Fat | 2.9g |
| – Monounsaturated Fat | 12.6g |
| – Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3g |
| – Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 31mg |
| Sodium | 141mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 32.7g |
| – Dietary Fiber | 1.6g |
| – Sugars | 25.7g |
| Protein | 5.3g |
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