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Perfect Wild Sunflower Leo Season Celebration Cake with Easy Honey Lemon Frosting

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A moist and flavorful cake featuring toasted wild sunflower seeds and a bright honey lemon frosting, perfect for celebrating Leo season with bold, sunny flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (70 g) wild sunflower seeds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
  • For the Honey Lemon Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp honey (mild floral variety like clover or wildflower)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. Toast wild sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in toasted sunflower seeds and lemon zest.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract gently.
  7. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the batter, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix on low speed to combine.
  8. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with honey and lemon juice, until smooth and spreadable.
  12. Stir in lemon zest and salt. Adjust consistency with more powdered sugar or lemon juice if needed.
  13. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top.
  14. Add second layer and cover entire cake with remaining frosting.
  15. Optionally, garnish with toasted sunflower seeds or edible petals.

Notes

Toast the wild sunflower seeds separately to avoid grassy or bitter flavors. Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing results. If frosting is too thin, chill for 10 minutes before spreading. For a stronger lemon flavor, add 1 tsp lemon extract with vanilla. Gluten-free and vegan adaptations are possible.

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Keywords: wild sunflower cake, honey lemon frosting, Leo season cake, celebration cake, toasted sunflower seeds, easy cake recipe, summer cake

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