Lavender Glow Cake

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Cake Ingredients (Each Tier)


3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)


2 ½ cups granulated sugar


1 cup unsalted butter (softened)


1 cup milk (room temperature)


5 large eggs


2 tsp vanilla extract


1 tsp dried culinary lavender (finely ground)


1 tbsp baking powder


¼ tsp salt




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Cake Instructions


1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).



2. Grease and line three round pans (small, medium, large).



3. Cream butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.



4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.



5. Add vanilla extract and the ground lavender.



6. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.



7. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture until smooth.



8. Divide the batter evenly among the three pans.



9. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.



10. Let the cakes cool completely before assembling.





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Filling Options


Lavender vanilla buttercream


White chocolate ganache with a hint of lemon zest


Blueberry compote with vanilla cream




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Lavender Buttercream Frosting


2 cups unsalted butter (softened)


4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)


2 tsp vanilla extract


1 tbsp culinary lavender milk (milk infused with lavender, then strained)


Violet and ivory food coloring



Method:


1. Beat butter until smooth and fluffy.



2. Gradually add powdered sugar.



3. Add vanilla and lavender-infused milk; beat until creamy.



4. Tint part of the buttercream soft lavender and keep part ivory for layering.





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Decoration


Cover each tier with fondant in soft lavender-to-ivory ombré.


Bottom tier: delicate fondant lace with silver leaf details.


Middle tier: ruffled fondant layers resembling flower petals.


Top tier: adorned with sugar lavender, roses, and eucalyptus leaves.


Add edible pearls, tiny butterflies, and a pearlescent shimmer for glow.




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Assembly


1. Stack the three cooled cakes with buttercream or chosen filling between layers.



2. Use support dowels for stability.



3. Apply a crumb coat and chill for 30 minutes.



4. Cover with fondant and decorate each tier as described.



5. Arrange sugar flowers and butterflies delicately on top and sides.





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Presentation


Display on a mirrored or pastel lavender stand surrounded by soft lighting or candle glow.

Sprinkle edible shimmer dust or place a few real lavender sprigs around for an elegant, aromatic finish.







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