For the Cake:

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1½ Sticks unsalted butter, softened

1½ Cups sugar

2 Whole eggs

4 egg yolks

2 Teaspoons vanilla extract

3 Cups flour

4 Teaspoons baking powder

1 Tablespoon dried lavender (using fingers to crush before adding)

¾ Teaspoon salt

1¼ Cup buttermilk (regular milk can be substituted)

6 Ounces white chocolate

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For the Simple Syrup:

⅓ Cup sugar

⅓ Cup water

2 Tablespoons dried lavender

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For the Frosting:

½ Cup unsalted butter, softened

3 Cups powdered sugar

2 Tablespoons lavender simple syrup

1 Teaspoon vanilla extract

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1. Using a double boiler (or make one by stacking 2 pots on top of each other), fill bottom portion with 1-2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Turn off heat, place broken pieces of white chocolate into the top pot and allow to sit while you make the rest of the cake.

2. Bring ⅓ cup sugar and ⅓ cup water to a boil, whisk constantly to ensure sugar is completely dissolved. Turn off heat, add 2 tablespoons dried lavender and allow to steep while you prepare the rest of the cake.

3. Whisk 3 cups flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon dried lavender and ¾ teaspoon salt to combine. Set aside.

4. In large bowl, mix 1-½ sticks softened butter.

5. Add 1-½ cups sugar. Mix until light and fluffy.

6. Beat in 2 whole eggs and 4 egg yolks, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and melted chocolate.

7. Add flour mixture and 1-¼ cup buttermilk by alternating between the two until everything is well incorporated with the butter/sugar mixture.

8. Divide cake batter among three prepared 8-inch cake pans. Bake at 350ºF until cake pulls away from sides of pan and wooden toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean (about 20 minutes).

9. Mix ½ cup softened butter, 2-3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons lavender simple syrup until light and fluffy.

10. Adjust powdered sugar and lavender simple syrup as needed to thicken/thin frosting to your preference.

11. Using a fork, poke cake several times. Then spoon strained lavender simple syrup over the layers while still warm.

12. Frost cake as desired. Enjoy!