Lavender Blueberry Tea Cakes (Print Version)
Delicate mini cakes with fragrant lavender and juicy blueberries, ideal for afternoon tea or light dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk
11 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Add-ins
12 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
13 - 1 tablespoon flour for coating blueberries
→ Optional Glaze
14 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chopped lavender in a medium bowl until well blended.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Combine milk and sour cream in a small bowl, stirring until smooth.
06 - Add flour mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk and sour cream mixture. Begin and end with the flour. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
07 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold into the batter.
08 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
09 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10 - Allow cakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11 - Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cakes if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The lavender adds this ethereal floral note that makes everyone ask what your secret ingredient is
- These come together in under an hour but taste like something from a fancy French patisserie
- They are perfectly portioned for sharing or indulging in something special without going overboard
02 -
- Culinary lavender is completely different from the lavender sold for crafts or sachets
- Overmixing the batter will make these tough and dense instead of tender and light
- Room temperature ingredients blend together much more smoothly than cold ones
03 -
- Chop the lavender finely so you do not get large pieces in your bites
- Use frozen blueberries straight from the freezer for less bleeding into the batter