Lavender Blueberry Tea Cakes (Printable)
Delicate mini cakes with fragrant lavender and juicy blueberries, ideal for afternoon tea or light dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk
11 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Add-ins
12 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
13 - 1 tablespoon flour for coating blueberries
→ Optional Glaze
14 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly or line with cupcake liners for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chopped lavender until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Combine whole milk and sour cream in a small bowl, whisking until smooth and uniform.
06 - Add flour mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk-sour cream mixture. Begin and end with the flour additions. Mix only until just combined to avoid overmixing.
07 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl to prevent sinking. Gently fold the coated berries into the batter.
08 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow for rising.
09 - Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean. The tops should be lightly golden.
10 - Allow cakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
11 - Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over completely cooled cakes just before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The lavender adds an elegant sophistication without being overpowering or perfumey
- These come together in under an hour but taste like something from a fancy bakery
02 -
- Overbaking will make them dry, so start checking at the 20 minute mark
- Culinary lavender is crucial, craft store lavender can be treated with chemicals
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients create the most tender texture
- The glaze is optional but makes them look bakery professional