Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pick the lilac blossoms from the stem and discard the leaves and stems. Combine the sugar and lilac blossoms in a food processor and pulse until the petals are mostly broken down.
Mixing and Baking
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and whisk together.
- In a small measuring cup, combine milk and lemon juice, whisking together.
- In a stand mixer, beat together the softened butter and lilac sugar until creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Gradually add flour mixture and soured milk alternately, starting with flour and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Spray a mini Bundt cake mold with non-stick spray and fill each cavity with batter, ensuring it's level.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Making Syrup and Glaze
- While cakes are baking, combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer to dissolve.
- Remove from heat, add lilac blossoms, cover, and steep until cakes are done baking. Strain and set aside syrup.
- In a bowl, whisk together reserved syrup, icing sugar, and milk for the glaze, adjusting consistency as needed.
Finishing Touches
- When cakes are baked, brush tops with syrup, cool briefly, and unmold onto parchment.
- Once cool, brush again with syrup and drizzle with glaze.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
Store glazed cakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze unglazed cakes individually for up to 3 months.
