Jersey Lavender Infused Honey Cake

A moist and fragrant cake infused with the delicate aroma of local lavender honey and the subtle sweetness of Jersey Royal potatoes. A true taste of the island.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

1 hour

Calories

552 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£1.74/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring

Meal Type:

Dessert

Cuisine:

Jersey

Ingredients

Servings

150gJersey Royal Potatoes(Peeled and cooked until soft, then mashed well)

£0.75

175gJersey Butter(Softened)

£2.20

175gCaster Sugar

£0.60

75mlJersey Lavender Honey(Local Jersey honey with visible lavender buds if possible)

£4.50

3Eggs(Large, free-range)

£0.90

2tbspJersey Milk

£0.10

225gSelf-Raising Flour

£0.30

50gGround Almonds

£0.95

1tspBaking Powder

£0.05

1tspDried Lavender Flowers(Optional, for extra lavender flavour. Crush lightly before adding.)

£0.50

2tbspIcing Sugar(For dusting (optional))

£0.10

150gSeasonal Jersey Berries(Such as strawberries or raspberries, for serving (optional))

£3.00

Total Cost

£13.95

£1.74 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake tin.
2.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened Jersey butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
3.
Gradually beat in the Jersey lavender honey, followed by the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
4.
Gently fold in the mashed Jersey Royal potatoes and Jersey milk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and dried lavender flowers (if using).
6.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
7.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and spread evenly.
8.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
9.
Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10.
Dust with icing sugar (optional) and serve with a dollop of Jersey cream or a side of seasonal Jersey berries.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (148g)

552 kcal / 2310 kJ

Carbs

54.6g

21% of RDA

Fat

33.5g

48% of RDA

Protein

9.7g

19% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2.6 g

9% of RDA

Sugar

31.8 g

35% of RDA

Sodium

132 mg

6% of RDA

Saturated Fat

20.9 g

105% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a stronger lavender flavour, infuse the Jersey milk with a few extra lavender buds before adding it to the batter. Warm the milk gently with the buds, then strain before using.

The potatoes add moisture to the cake and prevent it from becoming dry. Make sure they are mashed very smoothly for the best texture.

To prevent the cake from sticking to the tin, line the base with baking paper as well as greasing and flouring it.

If the cake starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Mixing Bowls

9-inch Cake Tin

Saucepan

Whisk

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