Jul 17 2026
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Slaps Lemon Poppyseed Lavender Cake Recipe

Inspired by Element Gastropub
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Brite lemon poppyseed cake frosted w/ lemon buttercream drizzled with lavender glaze by Taylor Street Sweets.

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Ingredients

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Cake

Lemon Buttercream Frosting

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Eggs

    In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Add the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the poppy seeds.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cakes

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Buttercream

    In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add the lemon juice and zest, beating until well combined.

Glaze Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare the Lavender Glaze

    In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with milk, dried lavender, and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar if needed.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Cake

    Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of lemon buttercream on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream.

  2. 9

    Drizzle with Glaze

    Drizzle the lavender glaze over the top of the frosted cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Slice and serve the cake, enjoying the bright lemon flavor with hints of lavender.

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