Lemon Lavender Layer Cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Name: Lemon Lavender Layer Cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 large egg yolks; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 1 cup unsalted butter (melted); 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 large eggs (room temperature); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon lemon extract paste (optional); 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 1/2 cups cake flour (substitute all purpose flour); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup whole milk; 6 large egg whites (room temperature ); 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature ); 1 teaspoon lavender extract paste; candied lemon slices; dried lavender

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:30min

This lemon lavender layer cake is filled with homemade lemon curd, topped with lavender swiss meringue buttercream, and decorated with candied lemons and dried lavender!

Updated at: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:46:02 GMT