Lavender Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

2. 2

   Butter a 23 x 13-cm (9 x 5-inch) loaf pan. In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.

3. 3

   In another bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar and eggs until the mixture whitens. Add the vanilla and lavender. With a spatula, stir in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk. Spread the batter into the pan.

4. 4

   Bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.