Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mini Lavender Blueberry Cakes, where the sweetness of fresh blueberries meets the enchanting aroma of lavender. These charming treats are perfect for any occasion, from elegant tea parties to celebratory brunches. Each mini cake features layers of soft vanilla sponge filled with luscious blueberry compote, all topped with a floral lavender glaze. With their stunning presentation and unique flavor profile, these cakes are bound to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp culinary lavender (steeped in warm milk, then strained)
- Purple gel food coloring (optional)
- Fresh blueberries
- Mint leaves
- Dried lavender buds
- Violet sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a sheet cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk until smooth.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the blueberry filling, cook blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan until thickened; cool completely.
- Cut cooled cake into mini shapes and layer with blueberry filling.
- Mix powdered sugar with lavender-infused milk for glaze; pour over cakes and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg