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Perfect Gemini Twin Split Cake with Lemon Curd & Lavender

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A delicate and elegant cake featuring a twin split design with lavender-infused batter and bright lemon curd filling, perfect for special occasions or a sophisticated weekend treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ tsp (12g) baking powder
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk, warmed slightly
  • 2 tsp dried culinary lavender, finely ground
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Zest from 2 lemons
  • 1 cup (about 300g) lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)
  • ½ cup (120ml) water (for lavender syrup)
  • ½ cup (100g) sugar (for lavender syrup)
  • 1 tbsp dried lavender buds (for lavender syrup)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. Finely crush 2 teaspoons dried lavender using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
  3. Sift together flour, baking powder, and ground lavender in a medium bowl; set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. If batter looks like it might separate, add a spoonful of flour from the dry mix.
  6. Mix in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  7. Add the sifted flour mixture in three parts, alternating with warmed milk, starting and ending with flour. Fold gently but thoroughly.
  8. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
  9. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cakes should be golden and spring back when touched.
  10. Let cakes rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  11. Optional: Make lavender syrup by simmering water, sugar, and dried lavender in a small saucepan until sugar dissolves. Strain and brush syrup over cooled cakes.
  12. Slice each cake horizontally to create four layers.
  13. Spread lemon curd generously between the two bottom layers.
  14. Stack remaining layers on top, pressing gently to assemble the twin split cake.

Notes

Cream butter and sugar thoroughly to aerate the batter for a tender crumb. Add eggs one at a time at room temperature to avoid curdling. Use finely ground lavender to avoid chewy bits and bitterness. Brush optional lavender syrup on warm cakes for extra moisture and floral flavor. Warm lemon curd slightly if too thick for easier spreading. Cool cakes completely before assembling to prevent sogginess.

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