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Lilac Bundt Cakes

Lilac Bundt Cakes: Indulge in a Floral Spring Delight

Experience the delightful floral flavor of Lilac Bundt Cakes, a unique dessert perfect for spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup sugar raw sugar adds more flavor
  • ½ cup fresh lilac blossoms or 2 tablespoons dried lavender
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup milk or plant-based milk
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 stick butter softened, or vegan butter
For the Lilac Simple Syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup fresh lilac blossoms or lavender
For the Lilac Glaze
  • 1½ cups icing sugar
  • 2 tbsp reserved lilac simple syrup
  • 1 tbsp milk or plant-based milk
  • violet food coloring optional

Equipment

  • Mini bundt pan
  • food processor
  • Stand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the mini bundt pan.
  2. In a food processor, combine 1 cup of sugar with ½ cup of fresh lilac blossoms. Pulse until mixed.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together 1½ cups of flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp baking soda, and ¼ tsp salt.
  4. Beat butter and lilac sugar mixture in a stand mixer for 2-3 minutes, then add eggs one at a time.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients and milk alternately until just combined.
  6. Fill bundt pans ¾ full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the lilac syrup by simmering water and sugar, then steep with lilac blossoms for 15 minutes.
  8. Whisk together icing sugar, lilac syrup, and milk for the glaze, adding food coloring if desired.
  9. Brush warm cakes with lilac syrup, cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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