Dark Chocolate Cake with Lavender Frosting Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate Cake with Lavender Frosting
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1.75 cup All-purpose Flour; 0.75 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 2 cup Granulated Sugar; 1.5 tsp Baking Powder; 1.5 tsp Baking Soda; 1 tsp Salt; 2 Large Eggs; 1 cup Buttermilk; 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil; 2 tsp Vanilla Extract; 237 cup Hot Water; 1 cup Unsalted Butter; 4 cup Icing Sugar; 1 cup Milk; 3 tbsp Dried Culinary Lavender

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavours in this velvety cake and fragrant lavender buttercream frosting.

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METHOD

Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Step 2.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Step 3.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of hot water and mix until the batter is well combined.
Step 5.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cakes comes out clean.
Step 6.
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7.
For the Lavender Buttercream Frosting: In a saucepan, heat the milk until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and add 2 tbsp of dried culinary lavender. Let steep for about 10 minutes, then strain and discard the lavender.
Step 8.
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth while gradually adding the icing sugar, alternating with the lavender-infused milk, until the desired consistency is reached. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
Step 9.
For Assembling: Place one cooled cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous layer of lavender buttercream frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Step 10.
Decorate with fresh lavender blooms or grated dark chocolate if desired.
Step 11.
Serve the Cake and savour the delightful flavours. Enjoy!