Lemon Lavender Chiffon Cake is light, airy, and delicately flavored with lemon and lavender, then finished with a bright lemon glaze. Perfect for tea parties, spring gatherings, or an elegant dessert.
Lemon Lavender Chiffon Cake
This Lemon Lavender Chiffon Cake is delicate, fragrant, and beautifully airy. It has the brightness of lemon, the soft floral aroma of lavender, and a tangy lemon glaze that brings everything together.
If you love elegant cakes that are not too heavy or overly sweet, this one is a dream. It is perfect with tea, lovely for spring celebrations, and fancy enough for guests without being complicated.
What Is Chiffon Cake?
Chiffon cake is light and airy like angel food cake, but richer and more flavorful because it includes egg yolks. The texture is soft, fluffy, and cake-like while still feeling delicate.
Think of it as angel food cake’s more interesting cousin. Less foam, more flavor, still beautifully light.
Why You’ll Love This Cake
- Light, airy, and elegant
- Delicate lemon and lavender flavor
- Perfect for tea time or spring desserts
- Finished with a bright lemon glaze
- Beautiful enough for entertaining
Important Pan Tip
For this cake, you really do need an angel food cake pan with a removable bottom. Chiffon cakes are not baked in greased pans because the batter needs to cling to the sides as it rises.
I tried making this in a regular fluted pan once and, let’s just say, the cake did not exit gracefully. Lesson learned.
How to Get Lavender Flavor Without Overdoing It
Lavender is beautiful in desserts, but a little goes a long way. Too much and suddenly your cake tastes like soap, which is not the vibe.
For this recipe, lavender is infused gently so the flavor stays soft, floral, and balanced with the lemon.
Tips for the Best Chiffon Cake
- Use an ungreased tube pan so the cake can climb
- Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry
- Fold gently to keep the batter airy
- Cool the cake upside down so it does not collapse
- Use culinary lavender, not decorative lavender
Serving Ideas
This cake is lovely on its own, but you can also serve it with fresh berries, whipped cream, lemon curd, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
It is especially nice for brunch, Mother’s Day, showers, spring holidays, or afternoon tea.
I hope you can try this delicious Lemon Lavender Chiffon Cake at home. If you do, tag me on Instagram @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet.
Lemon Lavender Chiffon Cake
Ingredients
For Chiffon Cake
- 3 large eggs separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar divided
- 2/3 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure lavender extract
- 1 tablespoon culinary dried lavender
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil optional, for extra tenderness
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Optional: pinch dried lavender or lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
For Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Steep lavender in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain and reserve 4 tablespoons liquid.
- Beat egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until pale.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, lavender extract, and reserved lavender tea.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Beat egg whites until foamy. Slowly add remaining sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
- Fold egg whites into batter in 2 to 3 additions.
- Pour into ungreased tube pan with removable bottom.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes until springy and toothpick comes out clean.
- Immediately invert pan and cool completely upside down.
- Run knife around edges and center tube to release cake.
Glaze
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Spoon over cooled cake.
- Garnish lightly with lavender if desired.
Notes
- Use culinary lavender only.
- Do not grease the pan, or the cake may not rise properly.
- Cool upside down to preserve height and airy texture.
- Lavender flavor should be subtle, not overpowering.
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