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Lavender Blueberry Tea Cakes Recipe

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These delightful Lavender Blueberry Tea Cakes combine the floral notes of dried lavender with fresh blueberries for a moist and flavorful treat perfect for afternoon tea or a light dessert.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (Essential for moisture and texture.)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender (Use culinary lavender for safety.)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (Fresh is preferable to frozen.)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preparation Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and egg until smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently. Be careful not to overmix—it’s okay if a few lumps remain!
  5. Add Lavender and Blueberries Gently fold in the dried lavender and fresh blueberries, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Prepare Muffin Tin Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each compartment about two-thirds full.
  7. Baking Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cooling and Serving Let cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Essential for moisture and texture: Use buttermilk.
  • Use culinary lavender for safety.
  • Fresh blueberries are preferable to frozen.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.