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Lavender Blueberry Dream Cakes

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Delightful and aromatic tea cakes infused with culinary lavender and fresh blueberries, perfect for afternoon tea or a cozy sweet treat. These tender, moist tea cakes blend floral notes with juicy berries for a unique and refreshing dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg

Flavor Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Finishing Touch

  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners to ensure easy removal of the tea cakes after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until the mixture is well combined and evenly distributed.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and large egg until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous to provide moisture and richness to the batter.
  4. Incorporate Wet into Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with care to avoid overmixing. A few lumps in the batter are fine as overmixing can affect texture.
  5. Fold in Flavorings: Gently fold in the dried lavender and fresh blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter without crushing the berries.
  6. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each compartment about two-thirds full to allow proper rising during baking.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
  8. Cool and Finish: Let the tea cakes cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.

Notes

  • Serve these tea cakes with Earl Grey or chamomile tea for a complementary flavor pairing.
  • A light fruit salad makes a refreshing accompaniment to these floral treats.
  • Whipped cream or a drizzle of lemon curd can enhance the citrus and floral notes in the cakes.

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