"Look for culinary lavender at specialty food stores, tea and spice shops, or online to make this zesty, only slightly floral lemon pound cake recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ teaspoon kosher salt
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¾ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons dried lavender
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4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
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½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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½ cup buttermilk or milk
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons buttermilk or milk
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1 lemon