RED’s Delicious Lavender Lemon Chocolate Cake for Spring Holidays

LAVENDER LEMON CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE

Cake Ingredients

¾ tbsp culinary lavender buds (can be found in specialty food shops or bulk food stores)

1 2/3 cup granulated sugar (can be substituted for natural sugar substitutes)

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened (vegan butter can be used)

2 ¼ cups plain flour (can be substituted for gluten-free flour, but will be much denser)

½ cup RED extra dark (60%) or RED dark chocolate crushed

¾ cup cocoa powder

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

3 eggs

¾ cup full-fat Greek yogurt (plant-based yogurt can be used)

2-3 tbsp milk (non-dairy milk can be used)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Lemon Glaze (Frosting)

1 ¾ cups confectioners’ (icing) sugar

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp melted butter (vegan butter can be used)

Lavender flowers and lemon zest to decorate

LAVENDER LEMON CHOCOLATE CAKE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pre-heat the oven to 340 F. Lightly grease the inside of a Bundt pan (12-cup works great). Combine the lavender buds and ½ the sugar (106.5 grams) in a food processor for 30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining sugar and softened butter and beat for several minutes until smooth and creamy.
2. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or a small saucepan over the stove. Add this to the sugar/butter mixture and stir. Mix the eggs and yogurt in a small bowl and add this to the other ingredients.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this to the other ingredients. Add a splash of milk if the batter is too stiff to easily fall off the end of your spoon. Pour the batter into the greased and floured Bundt cake pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. After 40 minutes, if the batter is still not completely cooked inside the pan, turn the oven off and let the pan sit inside the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
4. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool completely. Then, turn the cake upside down onto a serving plate.
5. Make the glaze. First, mix the confectioners’ sugar, melted butter, and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake so that it covers the top and runs down the sides. If the glaze is too thin and runny, add some more confectioners’ sugar to the mixture. Decorate with a few lavender sprigs and lemon zest.

RED CHOCOLATE IS YOUR GO-TO FOR SPRING HOLIDAY TREATS

Without a doubt, RED is the premier no sugar added chocolate. With fewer calories and less fat than leading brands, RED is also crafted without the addition of refined sugars. GMO and gluten-free, Weight Watchers and Keto friendly, RED is a great choice for all types of dietary needs. This chocolate is perfect for melting and swirling into a lavender lemon chocolate cake, (or any cake for that matter).

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