Lemon and Lavender Cake Bar Desserts are a unique and delightful twist on traditional lemon bars, cookies, cakes, and other desserts, combining the bright, zesty flavor of lemon with the delicate, floral notes of lavender. Are you a big lavender fan? If so, these desserts are the perfect sweet treat for anyone looking to elevate their dessert game with a touch of lavender. The journey to creating some of these delicious desserts starts with the simple yet essential process of zesting fresh lemons, which infuses the dessert with a vibrant citrus aroma and flavor.
One of the key ingredients that sets these desserts apart is culinary lavender (safe to eat, no known chemicals/pesticides). Known for its calming properties and gentle fragrance, this culinary plant introduces a subtle lavender flavor that perfectly complements the tanginess of the lemon. When incorporated into the recipe, this floral note adds a sophisticated twist to the traditional lemon bars, making the dessert both refreshing and intriguing. The flavor is carefully balanced to ensure it enhances rather than overpowers the overall taste.
Other key ingredients for the delicious recipes are: fresh lemon juice, unsalted butter, lemon peel, lemon syrup vanilla extract, cake flour, and more
As the desserts bake, the kitchen is filled with the enchanting aroma of lemon and lavender, hinting at the delicious treat to come.
The result is a perfectly balanced treat that offers the best flavor—a combination of tangy lemon and soothing lavender. I seriously need to make lemon lavender cookies! Whether you’re serving them at a party or enjoying them as an afternoon indulgence, Lemon and Lavender Cake Bar Desserts are sure to impress and delight anyone who tastes them.
I want to plant a little lavender garden. I could make lavender tea, lavender lemonade, or lavender extract. Dried lavender or lavender simple syrup would be a great addition to my pantry! All of these items could help me to make the following recipes.
Lavender Lemon Bars
These lemon bars have a fabulous floral note thanks to the addition of lavender. This recipe is so tasty for a spring event like garden parties, baby showers, or just to savor after a nice meal at home.
Get the recipe: Lavender lemon bars.
Lemon bars with lavender buds and confectioners’ sugar over the top.
To make these Cake Bars, begin by preparing the shortbread crust, which serves as the foundation of the dessert. This involves mixing the dry ingredients—flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt—using the food processor or mixer to achieve a fine consistency.
Once the crust is baked to a golden brown, it’s time to focus on the filling. This mixture includes eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest, with a hint of culinary lavender.
Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Lavender lemon makes the ultimate upgrade to shortbread cookies. This light and delicate cookie pairs perfectly with a cup of tea in the afternoon. You won’t believe how easy this elegant recipe is to recreate at home.
Get the recipe: Lemon lavender shortbread cookies.
ALT: Shortbread cookies with lemon and lavender flowers.
Lavender Lemon Layer Cake
This lemon cake is so lovely. With lavender flowers and layers of moist cake, you can be sure this dessert will make a mouth-watering impression on anyone who tries it. The swiss buttercream makes a perfect way to frost this gorgeous dessert.
Get the recipe: Lavender lemon layer cake.
ALT: A layer cake with buttercream and thin lemon slices.
Lemon Lavender Sable Cookies
Make some french sable cookies with the perfect blend of buttery cookie and fruity floral notes. These cookies are stunning to look at, and taste delicate and elegant. You won’t believe how easy they are to bake at home.
Get the recipe: Lemon lavender sable cookies.
Lavender Lemon Shortbread Triangles
This recipe for cookies reminds me of tasty little scones, but smaller. You will love the burst of buttery flavor every bite of this delicious and aromatic treat offers to your taste buds. While these taste impressive, they are so easy to make whenever you have a craving.
Get the recipe: Lavender lemon shortbread triangles. Triangle shortbread cookies with lemon and lavender.
Lavender Lemon Cupcakes
Bring the classic combination to your next batch of cupcakes. These smell amazing as they bake and they have such a wonderful flavor that you might want to grab a second for your enjoyment.
Get the recipe: Lavender lemon cupcakes. Lemon cupcakes infused with lavender.
Lavender Lemon Muffins
These muffins are amazing for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. They have a mouth watering flavor with the perfect crumb texture. Bake them for a grab and go breakfast option that feels epically elegant.
Get the recipe: Lavender lemon muffins. A pile of muffins made with flowers and lemons.
Lavender Lemon Madeleines
Madeleines are such a deliciously delicate cookie option. This recipe gives the classic french treat a floral upgrade that no one can resist. These are so good you might not want to share them, and may opt to save them all for yourself.
Get the recipe: Lavender lemon madeleines. Madeleines cooling on a wire rack.
Lavender Lemon Chiffon Cake
This is the most unforgettable chiffon cake you will ever try. It is light, airy and has a yummy lemon glaze over top of a light and fragrant cake. Make this for a spring or summer party to share with friends and family.
Get the recipe: Lavender lemon chiffon cake. A slice of lemon chiffon cake with lavender infusion.
Lavender Lemon Latte Cookies
Capture the goodness of a lemon lavender latte in cookie form with this recipe. This is unique, delicious and totally rivals any offering from the local bakery. You will love the way these have a rich chocolate cookie base with a hint of coffee, a kiss of lemon and just the right amount of lavender.
Get the recipe: Lavender lemon latte cookies.
ALT: chocolate cookies with a rich fudgy topping sprinkled with lavender flowers.
Once cooled, some of the desserts will benefit by adding a light dusting of powdered sugar which adds the finishing touch, creating a visually appealing and delectable dessert. Savor the perfect sweet treat with all of these recipes for Lemon and Lavender Cake or bars or desserts combining zesty and floral flavors! Lavender and Lemon what a yummy combination!
Check out our Unique Delicious Lemonade Recipes or Mini Lemon Tartlets or how about creating a Lemonade Stand. Although these recipes are coconut and not lemon, there are some yummy ones to try
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