A little floral, a little fancy, and totally delicious.
If you’ve ever taken a bite of a buttery lavender shortbread cookie and thought, “Okay... this is magical,” you’re not alone. 💫
Baking with lavender is one of those small joys that instantly elevates your treats from everyday to unforgettable. At The Flower Food Company, we’re big-time believers in using edible flowers—especially lavender—to turn simple recipes into gorgeous, gourmet moments.
Whether you’re brand new to baking with blooms or just want to master the art of lavender-flavored desserts, you’re in the right place. Here's everything you need to know about baking with lavender—plus how to make it easy (and delicious) with our floral baking mixes.
💜 What Does Lavender Taste Like?
Lavender adds a light, floral note that’s both aromatic and slightly sweet—think herbal-meets-honey-meets-vanilla. It's subtle, fragrant, and a little goes a long way.
When used properly, lavender brings a calming, elegant flavor that pairs beautifully with:
- Vanilla
- Lemon
- Honey
- White chocolate
- Berries
- Almond
Sound dreamy? It is.
🌸 Which Lavender Should You Use?
Rule #1: Not all lavender is created equal.
Rule #2: Please don’t use the stuff from your craft store or garden center.
For baking, you want culinary-grade dried lavender buds—like the kind we use in all our lavender mixes at The Flower Food Company. It’s specifically grown and dried for safe, flavorful consumption.
✨ Good news: You can buy our dried lavender buds right here, or choose from one of our lavender baking mixes that already has it perfectly measured and blended in.
🧁 Our Favorite Lavender-Infused Treats
Want to try your hand at lavender baking but don’t want to play mad scientist in the kitchen? We got you. Here are some customer favorites (and our personal obsessions):
🍪 Lavender Shortbread Cookie Mix
Simple, buttery, and floral in the best way. Just add a few pantry staples, bake, and pretend you’re in a French countryside café.
Shop the mix here →
🧇 Lavender Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix
Breakfast just got an upgrade. These pancakes are light, fluffy, and faintly floral—perfect with lemon zest and a drizzle of honey.
Make breakfast beautiful here →
🍰 Lavender Scones (try it with our Rose Petal or Chamomile mixes!)
Pro tip: Add a small pinch of lavender to one of our tea cake or scone mixes for a DIY twist. It’s especially lovely with the Chamomile Honey Scone Mix.
Find our Earl Grey and Lavender Scone Mix Here →
🌿 How Much Lavender Should You Use?
Lavender is powerful—too much, and your cookies might taste like soap.
Stick to 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of dried buds per standard batch of cookies, cakes, or scones.
That’s why we love working it into our pre-measured mixes. You get the perfect balance of floral flavor, without any measuring, steeping, or second-guessing.
🍯 Fun Lavender Pairings & Ideas
Get creative with your culinary lavender! Here are a few delicious ways to use it:
- Lavender Honey Glaze: Mix a pinch of crushed lavender into powdered sugar and honey for a drizzle-worthy glaze.
- Lemon Lavender Loaf: Add lavender buds to your lemon pound cake for a bakery-level treat.
- Lavender Sugar: Blend dried lavender with sugar and store in a jar. Sprinkle it on toast, muffins, or the rim of a cocktail glass.
- Tea Time: Steep dried lavender in hot water with chamomile or green tea for a calming floral cup.
Want to skip the experimenting and get straight to the yum? We got you. Our mixes are all crafted to include just the right amount of lavender flavor, so you can bake like a pro without breaking a sweat.
💌 Where to Start
You don’t need to be a pastry chef to bake with flowers. Whether you want to DIY a recipe or start with one of our tried-and-true gourmet baking mixes, The Flower Food Company makes it easy, accessible, and so pretty.
Start here:
👉 Shop Lavender Gourmet Baking Mixes
👉 Buy Culinary Dried Lavender Buds
So go ahead—invite a little lavender magic into your kitchen. Your cookies (and your inner cottagecore baker) will thank you. 💜