The secret ingredient in many professional layer cakes and a kind of magic to the home baker is called simple syrup and it’s precisely that: a syrup made simply of equal parts water and sugar.

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Floral, herbal, and sweet—the taste of fresh lavender cannot be replicated. This simple syrup recipe captures the essence of the herb beautifully, and adds an aromatic aroma to any drink. Allrecipes ...

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Yield: 2 to 2 1/2 cups (depending on added ingredients) 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water Flavoring (see options below) 1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium ...