Indulge in the delicate flavors of lemon, floral lavender, and creamy avocado with every bite of this delicious loaf. Perfect for a light breakfast or afternoon snack, this loaf is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- Lavender glaze (optional): 1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the mashed avocado, melted butter, and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and dried lavender.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the lavender glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and dried lavender until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
- Slice and enjoy the delightful flavors of lemon, lavender, and avocado in every bite!
Interesting Facts
Avocados add moisture and richness to the loaf while providing healthy fats.
Lavender adds a unique floral note to the loaf, complementing the bright citrus flavors.
The lavender glaze adds a sweet and fragrant finishing touch to the loaf.