Blueberry Lavender Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon culinary dried lavender buds (ground finely)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk (shake well before measuring)
• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed in 1 tablespoon flour)
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon culinary dried lavender buds
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Optional: Additional lavender buds or blueberries for garnish