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Lemon Lavender Cupcakes Recipe

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These Lemon Lavender Cupcakes are delicate and fragrant, combining the zesty brightness of lemon with the subtle floral notes of lavender. Topped with a creamy lemon buttercream frosting and garnished with lavender buds, these cupcakes offer a perfect balance of flavors ideal for springtime treats or elegant gatherings.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoon dried lavender buds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (zest your lemon before you juice it!)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup milk, room temperature

Lemon Buttercream Frosting

  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (¾ cup), room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • 4–5 cups powdered confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Decoration

  • Fresh or dried lavender buds for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal after baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and dried lavender buds. Set this mixture aside for now.
  3. Cream butter and sugar, then add wet ingredients: In another bowl or using a stand mixer, beat the room temperature unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, which usually takes a few minutes. Next, beat in the egg, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  4. Combine dry and wet ingredients in intervals: Gradually add about one-third of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and carefully fold in with a spatula or spoon, avoiding overmixing to keep the cupcakes light. Then add half of the room temperature milk and mix gently. Repeat by adding another third of the dry ingredients, then the remaining milk, and finally the rest of the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined for a tender crumb.
  5. Fill cupcake liners and bake: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool inside the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Prepare lemon buttercream frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and vegetable shortening together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. After adding 4 cups, mix in the vanilla extract, milk or heavy cream, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. If the frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar until your desired consistency is reached.
  7. Pipe frosting on cupcakes and decorate: Transfer the lemon buttercream frosting to a piping bag and frost the cooled cupcakes evenly. Garnish each cupcake with fresh or dried lavender buds sprinkled on top so they adhere as the frosting sets. Enjoy your floral and lemony treat!

Notes

  • Make sure all ingredients, especially eggs and milk, are at room temperature for a smoother batter and better texture.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to avoid dense cupcakes.
  • You can adjust the amount of lavender to taste, but be cautious since it can be overpowering.
  • If fresh lemon juice is not available, bottled lemon juice can be used, but fresh is preferred for the best flavor.
  • To store, keep cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • For a stronger lemon flavor, you may add an extra tablespoon of lemon zest in the batter or frosting.

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