Lemon and lavender cake

Recipe by: Michelle Darmody

The unique aroma and depth of flavour that lavender offers elevates this light, velvety lemon loaf for an irresistible treat

Lemon and lavender cake

SERVES

8

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

15

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

40

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp milk

  • 2 tsp fresh edible lavender flowers or 1 tsp dried edible lavender flowers

  • ½ tsp bread soda

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • 250g plain flour

  • 120g golden caster sugar

  • zest of 3 lemons

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 100g butter, softened

  • 200g natural yoghurt

  • To decorate:

  • slices of candied lemon, and 1 tbs of the syrup

  • 2 tsp lavender flowers

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