Best 4 Lavender Lemon Cupcakes With Icing Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our lavender lemon cupcakes with icing, a treat that tantalizes taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. These cupcakes are a fragrant symphony of lavender and lemon, topped with a luscious icing that adds an extra layer of velvety smoothness. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating these delightful cupcakes, perfect for special occasions or as a sweet pick-me-up on a lazy afternoon.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON-LAVENDER CUPCAKES



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Delicious lemon cupcakes with a hint of lavender and creamy lemon frosting. These are not your Mama's cupcakes. Updated with a light, moist texture and just an 'ever-so-subtle' Provencal taste. My husband did not know there was lavender in them. He loved my 'secret' ingredient. Try to eat just one... I dare you!

Provided by Candice

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons culinary-grade lavender buds, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cubed
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
½ cup buttermilk
1 cup loosely packed confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon culinary-grade lavender buds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
  • Whisk flour, chopped lavender, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  • Beat 1/3 cup of flour mixture into lemon mixture until just combined. Beat in 1/4 cup buttermilk, followed by another 1/3 cup flour mixture; add remaining buttermilk and flour mixture and stir to combine.
  • Spoon batter into the cupcake liners, filling each 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before transferring cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Stir confectioners' sugar and lemon juice together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in lemon zest. Drizzle over cooled cupcakes and garnish with lavender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 106.6 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

LEMON CUPCAKES WITH LAVENDER FROSTING



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Behold: an adorable cupcake made of flowers and fruit! I'd always been super wary of lavender in dessert or food in general.

Categories     dessert     main dish

Time 43m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
1 1/2 c. All Purpose Flour, Sifted
1 tsp. Baking Powder
1/4 tsp. Salt
4 Lemons, Zest Freshly Grated
1/2 c. Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature
1 c. Sugar
1 Large Egg
2 Large Egg Whites
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 tsp. Lemon Extract (optional)
1/2 c. Milk
1/4 c. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
FOR THE LAVENDER FROSTING:
3/4 c. Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature
3 1/2 c. To 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
1 tsp. Dried Culinary Lavender, Finely Chopped
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 tbsp. Milk Or Cream If Needed
1 drop Purple Food Coloring (optional)
Fresh Lavender, For Garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a cupcake tin with liners.In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Zest the lemons and set the zest aside.In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add in the sugar and beat on medium speed, scraping down the sides if needed and increasing it to high speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sugar and butter is fluffy. Beat in each egg and white until incorporated, then add the vanilla and lemon extract (you can also use a lemon baking emulsion) and lemon zest until combined. Beating on low speed, add in half of the dry ingredients until combined, then add in the milk and lemon juice. Add in the remaining dry ingredients and beat until combined.Using an ice cream scoop or 1/4 cup measure, scoop the batter into the liners filling them 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the tops are set. Let cool completely.For the lavender frosting: Add butter to the bowl of your electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until creamy. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar and lavender. Increase the speed of the mixer, scraping down the sides if needed, beating the frosting until fluffy and combined. Beat in the vanilla extract. If the frosting seems too thick, beat in the tablespoon of milk. If it seems to runny or too thin, you can beat in more powdered sugar ¼ cup at a time. Once the frosting is a spreadable consistency, drop in the purple food coloring and mix until evenly colored. Frost the cupcakes and top with a few lavender flowers if you wish.

LAVENDER LEMON CUPCAKES (WITH ICING)



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I have always loved the smell of Lavender,but had never entertained the thought of cooking with them! When I saw this recipe, I just had to make them. They taste as good as they smell! They are so elegant, and you will think so too. Paired with a nice cup of tea or coffee, they're a sure winner and a favorite of yours for sure.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Dessert

Time 54m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose white flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dried lavender blossoms, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 cup loosely packed confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
fresh lavender buds (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Directions for the lavender lemon cupcakes:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and place cupcake liners in a 12-cup muffin pan. To make the batter, whisk together flour, lavender, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon juice, and zest. Beat in one-third of the flour mixture until just combined. Beat in half the buttermilk, followed by another third of the flour, then the remaining buttermilk and flour.
  • Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds of the way up and bake for 24 to 26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To make the icing: stir together confectioner's sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in zest. Drizzle over cupcakes and garnish with lavender. (Let frosting set for 30 minutes before packing or serving.) Serve right away or store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

LEMON LAVENDER CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 18 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 heaping cup dried lavender
3/4 cup coconut palm sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup honey
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon lemon oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup grated lemon zest (5 or 6 lemons)
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
16 ounces whipped cream cheese, room temperature
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon lemon oil
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
18 edible flowers, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the lavender sugar: Put the lavender in a food processor or blender on high speed; process until finely ground. Remove 1 tablespoon of the lavender and set aside. Add the palm sugar to the remaining lavender and process to a very fine powder. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
  • For the cupcakes: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, honey and 6 tablespoons of the lavender sugar. Add in the eggs and lemon oil and mix until smooth.
  • In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, sea salt and the 1 tablespoon reserved ground lavender. With the mixer on low speed, slowly incorporate half of the flour mixture. Next mix in the lemon juice. (The mixture may look curdled but it is not.) Mix in the remaining flour mixture and then the milk and lemon zest. Continue mixing until the batter is totally smooth.
  • Double line 1 1/2 standard, nonstick cupcake tins with liners. Fill the liners with a heaping 1/4 cup of the batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool until easy to handle. While still slightly warm, dip the tops of the cupcakes in another 6 tablespoons lavender sugar. Place on baking sheet and let cool completely.
  • For the lemon frosting: Melt the white chocolate over a double-boiler. Allow to cool slightly but don't let the chocolate set.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, whip together the cream cheese, butter, lemon oil and sea salt. Slowly add in the melted white chocolate and mix until smooth. Spoon the frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip and refrigerate until set.
  • Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes and garnish with the edible flowers.

Tips:

  • For a more intense lavender flavor, use culinary lavender buds or lavender extract in the batter.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make sure the cupcakes are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one of them. If it comes out clean, the cupcakes are done.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • For a smoother frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy before adding the powdered sugar.
  • If you want a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar. If you want a thinner frosting, add more milk or cream.
  • Decorate the cupcakes with fresh lavender sprigs or lemon zest for a finishing touch.

Conclusion:

These lavender lemon cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. The cupcakes are moist and fluffy, with a delicate lavender flavor that is perfectly complemented by the sweet and tangy lemon frosting. Whether you're serving them at a party or enjoying them as a special treat, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.

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