07/16/2026
Wildflower Farm Cake
Makes
One 8-inch, three-layer cake (12–16 servings)
Cake Layers
Ingredients
3¾ cups (470 g) all-purpose flour
2½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1½ cups (340 g) unsalted butter, softened
2½ cups (500 g) granulated sugar
6 large eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1¼ cups whole milk
½ cup sour cream
Honey Vanilla Buttercream
Ingredients
2 cups (450 g) unsalted butter, softened
6 cups (720 g) powdered sugar
3 Tbsp wildflower honey
2 tsp vanilla extract
3–5 Tbsp heavy cream
Pinch of salt
Berry Filling (Optional)
Ingredients
1 cup raspberry or blackberry preserves
1 cup fresh berries
Decoration
Edible wildflowers (pansies, violas, chamomile, calendula, nasturtiums)
Fresh berries
Honey drizzle (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4–5 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in vanilla.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients with the milk and sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Divide batter evenly among the pans.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto racks to cool completely.
2. Make the Buttercream
Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar.
Add honey, vanilla, and salt.
Beat in cream until the frosting is light and spreadable.
3. Assemble
Place the first cake layer on a serving plate.
Spread a layer of buttercream and, if using, half the preserves and berries.
Add the second layer and repeat.
Top with the third layer.
Apply a thin crumb coat and chill for 20 minutes.
Frost the cake with the remaining buttercream, leaving a slightly rustic finish.
4. Decorate
Arrange edible flowers in small natural clusters around the sides and top.
Add a few berries between flower groupings.
Drizzle lightly with honey just before serving.
Notes
For a stronger floral flavor, infuse the milk with culinary lavender and strain before using.
The cake can be baked one day ahead and assembled the next day.
Refrigerate leftovers and bring to room temperature before serving.