Lemon Lavender Sheet Cake with Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

A fragrant spring dessert combining light lemon cake infused with dried lavender, finished with a delicate honey glaze for a floral sweetness. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 10, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick), softened unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp, finely ground dried culinary lavender buds
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch sheet pan.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt; set aside.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 2 tbsp lemon zest, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
5. Step 5: Stir 1 tbsp finely ground dried culinary lavender buds into the 3/4 cup whole milk.
6. Step 6: Alternately add the flour mixture and lavender milk to the butter mixture in three additions, beginning and ending with flour, mixing gently after each until just combined.
7. Step 7: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Step 8: While cake bakes, combine 1/4 cup honey and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring until honey dissolves and glaze is smooth.
9. Step 9: Remove cake from oven and immediately brush the warm honey glaze evenly over the top using a pastry brush.
10. Step 10: Allow cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.