Luscious Lemon Lavender Cupcakes to Delight Your Taste Buds

Exciting Lemon Lavender Cupcakes

Hello, lovely readers! Today, I am sharing a delightful recipe for Lemon Lavender Cupcakes that are perfect for a sunny summer day. The combination of zesty lemon and fragrant lavender creates a unique and refreshing dessert that will surely impress your friends and family.

To start off, let’s gather our ingredients:

• 150g of all-purpose flour
• 150g of granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 115g of unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 120ml of milk
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp of dried lavender

Now, let’s talk about the kitchen tools you will need:

• mixing bowl
• whisk
• cupcake tin
• cupcake liners
• oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your cupcake tin with cupcake liners.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add in the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, lemon zest, and dried lavender. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting, you will need:

• 200g of powdered sugar
• 115g of buttercream
• 2 tbsp of lemon juice
• 1 tsp of dried lavender

In a mixing bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, buttercream, lemon juice, and dried lavender until light and fluffy. Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and garnish with a sprinkle of dried lavender.

The total weight of the cooked cupcakes is approximately 800g, yielding 12 servings. Each serving is around 67g, with an estimated calorie count of 250 per cupcake.

A unique tip for these Lemon Lavender Cupcakes is to infuse the milk with dried lavender by heating the milk and lavender in a saucepan until warm, then allowing it to cool before using in the recipe. This extra step will enhance the lavender flavor in the cupcakes.

I hope you give these Lemon Lavender Cupcakes a try and enjoy them as much as I do! Feel free to experiment and make this recipe your own by adding a lemon glaze or fresh lavender on top. Happy baking!