Lilac Recipe
Make Lilac Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Lilac Essence
Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
- 5
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- 6
Add Lilac Flavor
Gently fold in the lilac syrup and edible lilac petals until evenly distributed.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Make Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- 10
Add Lilac Syrup
Mix in the lilac syrup and milk until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread the frosting generously between the layers and on the top and sides of the cake.