Lavender Loaf

​Lavender has been used for centuries as a flavoring for food, and it takes just a tiny amount to transform this simple cake into a delicately flavored delight, perfect for autum eating.

Ingredients:

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• 1 stick plus 2 Tbsp Butter, soft
• 2/3 cup Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• grated zest of 1 Lemon
• 3 Tbsp ground Almonds
• 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1/3 cup Self-Rising Flour*
• 3 tsp AKL Culinary Lavender
• 1-lb loaf pan lined with loaf-pan liner

Serves about 8

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating between each addition. Add the lemon zest, ground almonds and flours and beat to a smooth batter. Finally, add the lavender and stir through.
3. Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, spread level and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. A skewer inserted into the middle of the loaf should come out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
4. This cake is best eaten on the day of baking, but will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container or frozen for up to 2 months.
5. *To make your own self-rising flour, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt.