Lavender Blueberry Tea Cakes (Print View)
Delicate mini cakes with fragrant lavender and juicy blueberries, ideal for afternoon tea or light dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/4 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 1 tbsp 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 tsp 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 tbsp flour for tossing blueberries
→ Optional Glaze
14 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2-3 tsp lemon juice
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chopped lavender until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Combine milk and sour cream in a small bowl, whisking until smooth.
06 - Add flour mixture to butter mixture in three additions, alternating with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
07 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl to prevent sinking.
08 - Gently fold floured blueberries into the batter until evenly distributed.
09 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
10 - Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11 - Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
12 - Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cakes just before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The floral perfume from lavender pairs unexpectedly beautifully with sweet, tart blueberries
- These delicate cakes come together in under an hour but taste like you spent all afternoon fussing over them
02 -
- Culinary lavender is non-negotiable here—regular lavender from a craft store can taste bitter or soapy
- Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly and create the most even, tender texture
03 -
- Chop the lavender finely so you don't end up with large concentrated floral bits in individual bites
- If using frozen blueberries, don't thaw them first or they'll bleed into your batter and turn it grayish purple