Go Back
–+ servings

Lemon Lavender Loaf Cake

A zesty, buttery lemon loaf with a delicate floral twist from lavender buds. Easy to make and topped with a sharp lemon glaze for extra zing.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Cooling time:30 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Afternoon Tea Recipes, Lemon Cake, Lemon Lavender Cake, Lemon Lavender Loaf Cake, Summer Bakes
Servings: 10

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 170 grams unsalted butter, softened (¾ cup unsalted butter (1½ sticks))
  • 180 grams caster sugar (¾ cup plus 2 tbsp granulated sugar)
  • 3 large eggs
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1½ teaspoons culinary lavender, ground or finely chopped
  • 190 grams self-raising flour (1½ cups self-rising flour)
  • pinch fine salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 150 grams full fat Greek yoghurt (2/3 cup)

For the Glaze

  • 100 grams icing sugar ( ¾ cup)
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • pinch of culinary lavender for decoration optional

Instructions

  • Set the oven to 170°C (fan) / 190°C / gas mark 5. Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin with baking paper.
  • Add the softened butter and olive oil to the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the lemon juice and lavender buds.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add half the dry mix to the wet ingredients and gently fold in. Add the yoghurt, then fold in the remaining dry ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Baking times vary depending on your oven. Cover loosely with foil if it starts to brown too quickly - lemon cakes do tend to brown, this is OK!
  • Let the cake cool in the tin for 10–15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Mix the icing sugar with just enough lemon juice to make a pourable glaze, then drizzle over the cooled cake. Top with lavender or zest if using.