# 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 fine 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 (confectioners') sugar, sifted
15 - 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, dried lavender and lemon zest until evenly distributed; set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping the bowl as needed to ensure an even emulsion.
05 - Beat in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), whole milk, fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract until smooth and homogenous.
06 - Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in two additions, folding gently and mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
07 - Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
08 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through if your oven has hot spots, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Allow the loaf to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then use the parchment overhang to lift it out and transfer it to the rack to cool completely.
10 - Whisk the sifted powdered sugar with the honey and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth; add the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice if you need a thinner consistency.
11 - When the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the honey glaze over the top and let it set for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with additional lemon zest or a few dried lavender buds if desired.
