Lavender Layer Cake

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Hi, everyone! I hope you haven’t missed me. Actually, I hope you did miss me:) Having had some issues with my blog, I am finally here again. And I am not alone – I am with this handsome Lavender Layer Cake.

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Some News

As you may know from my previous post, I had been experiencing some upsetting issues with my blog and hosting provider. Well, I do believe most of those issues were related to the provider (I mean, I cannot blame myself, right?). It had been quite for a while (like since December), and finally I got sick and tired. So, there’s the good news – the blog has moved!

I am extremely happy with the folks helped me to migrate the blog (Well, I should say they did like 99% of work while I was mostly nervous about all this situation). So let’s see how the things going.

Lavender Layer Cake|Havocinthekitchen.com

On the other hand, there’s some bad news too. I have missed Valentine’s Day even though I had some good thematic recipes. Ok, I’ll keep them for the next year, haha.

But there’s another good news. I made this Lavender Layer Cake, and I didn’t screw it. Mostly:)

I have attempted layer cakes few times for the last 2 years, and this one is the first to look at least like a layer cake. All the previous ones were delicious but rather ugly and awkwardly looking.

Why lavender? Well, are you seriously asking this?

I’ll explain anyways.

Lavender Layer Cake|Havocinthekitchen.com

Lavender Layer Cake

Last summer I made this Mascarpone Apricot Lavender Crepe Cake and promised I would make a lavender cake on our anniversary. That’s all the story indeed.

2 weeks ago Andrey and I were celebrating 10 years so that was the time to make this cake.

What I really loved in this Lavender Layer Cake that I made the biscuit layers very thin. We prefer less dough with a lot of cream, don’t you? The biscuits are nice, soft, and quite moist. Sure you can make two thick biscuits and cut them in half.

Lavender Layer Cake|Havocinthekitchen.com

What I didn’t fully like – the cream. When I asked Andrew what cream would he love, he mentioned buttercream. Honestly, I was surprised cause we don’t like the intensive butter taste. As it turned out later, some misunderstanding occurred. I automatically thought of the classic buttercream frosting while Andrey was thinking of some kind of buttercream whipped with condensed milk and something else from his childhood. Sure I had no idea about that! So the cream turned out a bit heavy to our taste. Something lighter would have worked much better!

Lavender Layer Cake|Havocinthekitchen.com

There’s the last thing I would love to mention. Even though I generously sprinkled the biscuits with limoncello, they weren’t enough moist.

You see, what an honest blogger am I! I could have said that this cake is just perfect, but instead I am giving all the elements that could be improved. So you should definitely make this Lavender Layer Cake with a few little improvements and then share here with all us.

Genius plan, eh?

Lavender Layer Cake|Havocinthekitchen.com

13 thoughts on “Lavender Layer Cake

  1. Kevin | Keviniscooking says:

    Lavender, how apropos for a comeback post! Now this right here is a work of art Ben. WOW! The layers of colors, the flavors and I love all that frosting, too.
    I missed you and am glad to read your blog issues are done and the site migrated. I had a similar issue back in October and can relate. :)
    Congrats on 10 years, thats incredible. Dave and I will hit the 35 year mark in a few weeks. Crazy how time flies. We will be celebrating in India for the Holi Festival of Colors, can’t wait.
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  2. David @ Spiced says:

    This cake is seriously gorgeous, Ben! (Well, can a cake be gorgeous? Or maybe it’s handsome? Oh, to heck with it, it’s just delicious!) For some reason, I didn’t see this post in my feed, but I’m really glad I stopped by and found it. I’m hoping the website migration was to blame, and I’ll start seeing your posts again now. I’m glad you’re back up and running…nothing is more frustrating than website issues! Great recipe to celebrate the relaunch of your site! (Although I might go lighter on the lavender…haha!)
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  3. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says:

    Must admit, I totally laughed when I saw lavender in the title. I was all like, well he is MOST DEFINITELY back! ;) I left my provider a while ago too, and BEST DECISION EVER! Hope your new provider treats you right! Nothing like having blog problems to drive you up the wall. Can’t think of a better way to celebrate your return than with cake! Especially THIS one! LOVE this, Ben! The layers, the colors, and even the lavendar! ;) This cake looks amazing friend! Bravo. Now hand me a slice or 5. Cheers, buddy!
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  4. karrie @ Tasty Ever After says:

    Yes, I missed you! I’ve had to change hosting companies twice and it’s a big pain in the rear, so understand your issues. Wow, this cake is gorgeous! Purple is my favorite color so I’d like you to make this cake for me for my birthday this year and send it to me. Thank you ;) Congrats to you and the Hubby on celebrating 10 yrs!! Woohooo! Also, brilliant idea on brushing the layers with Limoncello. I bet that’s delicious!
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