Description
Delight in the harmonious blend of zesty lemon and fragrant lavender with these tender Lemon Lavender Cupcakes, perfect for any special occasion or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter
room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ cup whole milk
1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
crushed
1 cup butter for frosting
room temperature
3–3 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
½ tsp lavender extract or 1 tsp lavender syrup
purple food coloring
a drop or two
optional
lemon zest and dried lavender buds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk, and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed dried lavender.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the room temperature butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream or milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Mix in lavender extract or syrup and optional food coloring.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with additional lemon zest and dried lavender buds.
Notes
Make sure the lavender you use is culinary-grade, and adjust sweetness in the frosting according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
Keywords: Lemon Lavender Cupcakes Recipe, cupcakes, lavender, lemon, dessert, baking