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Mini Lavender Blueberry Cakes

Mini Lavender Blueberry Cakes
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mini Lavender Blueberry Cakes, where sweet blueberries meet the aromatic essence of lavender. These charming mini cakes are perfect for spring gatherings, tea parties, and baby showers, impressing guests with their unique taste and stunning presentation. With layers of fluffy vanilla sponge and a luscious blueberry compote, each bite takes you on a heavenly flavor journey. Easy to make and customizable, these cakes are sure to be a hit at any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 tsp culinary lavender (steeped in warm milk, then strained)
  • Purple gel food coloring (optional)
  • Fresh blueberries (for garnish)
  • Mint leaves (for garnish)
  • Dried lavender buds (for garnish)
  • Violet sprinkles (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a sheet cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes or until done. Cool completely.
  6. Prepare blueberry filling by cooking blueberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thickened; cool.
  7. Cut cooled cake into mini shapes, spreading blueberry filling between layers.
  8. For glaze: mix powdered sugar with milk and lavender-infused milk; drizzle over cakes.

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