# What You’ll Need:
→ Loaf cake
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
06 - Zest of 2 lemons
07 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
08 - 1 cup granulated sugar
09 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
11 - 1/4 cup whole milk
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Honey glaze
14 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
15 - 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to thin
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to lift the loaf after baking.
02 - Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, dried lavender and lemon zest in a medium bowl until evenly distributed; set aside.
03 - Using an electric mixer, beat the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth emulsified batter.
05 - Mix in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), whole milk, fresh lemon juice and vanilla until combined and homogenous.
06 - Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in two additions, folding gently and mixing only until no streaks of flour remain to avoid overworking the batter.
07 - Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface with a spatula to an even layer.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center is set and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment overhang and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Whisk the sifted powdered sugar, honey and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and pourable; add additional lemon juice a teaspoon at a time if you prefer a thinner glaze.
11 - Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled loaf, allow it to set for a few minutes, then garnish with extra lemon zest or a few dried lavender buds if desired before slicing and serving.
