Description
These Lemon Lavender Cupcakes are a delightful treat, combining the bright citrus flavor of lemon with the subtle floral notes of lavender, creating a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour (1 ½ cups/190g)
Baking powder (1 ½ tsp)
Salt (¼ tsp)
Unsalted butter (½ cup/115g
room temperature)
Granulated sugar (¾ cup/150g)
Large eggs (2)
Pure vanilla extract (1 tsp)
Finely grated lemon zest (2 tsp)
Fresh lemon juice (2 tbsp)
Whole milk (½ cup/120ml)
Dried culinary lavender (1 tbsp
crushed)
Butter for frosting (1 cup/230g
room temperature)
Powdered sugar (3–3 ½ cups/360–420g)
Heavy cream or milk (2 tbsp)
Lavender extract (½ tsp) or lavender syrup (1 tsp)
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 pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk, until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed lavender.
- Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well.
- Add the heavy cream or milk and lavender extract or syrup, then mix until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the lavender frosting, adding food coloring if desired, and garnish with lemon zest and lavender buds.
Notes
Ensure the lavender used is culinary grade for safety. Adjust the amount of lavender according to personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Lemon Lavender Cupcakes Recipe, cupcakes, lemon, lavender, dessert