RED’s Delicious Lavender Lemon Chocolate Cake for Spring Holidays – RED Delight Chocolate

Ingredients

• ¾ tbsp culinary lavender buds (can be found in specialty food shops or bulk food stores)
• 1 2/3 cup granulated sugar (can be substituted for natural sugar substitutes)
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened (vegan butter can be used)
• 2 ¼ cups plain flour (can be substituted for gluten-free flour, but will be much denser)
• ½ cup RED extra dark (60%) or RED dark chocolate crushed
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 3 eggs
• ¾ cup full-fat Greek yogurt (plant-based yogurt can be used)
• 2-3 tbsp milk (non-dairy milk can be used)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups confectioners’ (icing) sugar
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp melted butter (vegan butter can be used)
• Lavender flowers and lemon zest to decorate