Grilled Lemon-Saffron Pound Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 loosely packed tablespoon saffron threads
• 1 teaspoon lavender (flowers only)
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• olive oil for brushing
• 1 pint blackberries or 1 pint of any sweet summer berry