Lemon and lavender are two flavors that complement each other perfectly, creating a delightful and refreshing combination. These cupcakes are a perfect way to enjoy this delightful duo. The lemon adds a tart and tangy flavor, while the lavender adds a subtle floral note. The result is a cupcake that is both delicious and visually appealing. Whether you're looking for a treat for a special occasion or just something to enjoy on a weekend afternoon, these lemon lavender cupcakes are sure to please.
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LEMON-LAVENDER CUPCAKES
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
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
LAVENDER LEMON CUPCAKES (WITH ICING)
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
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.
LAVENDER LEMON CUPCAKES
Light and elegant cupcakes with a hint of lemon and lavender in the cupcake and the light, fluffy frosting. They are uniquely different and perfect for baby showers or wedding showers. This recipe also happens to be vegan, however you'd never know it. I don't tell anyone they're vegan, except for my vegan friends so they know they can eat them! You could definitely make them using regular butter, etc. I don't, because my brain is then tricked into thinking I'm eating healthy. Enjoy!
Provided by Wendelina
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the dried lavender flowers in a small bowl or custard dish. Start with 2 Tbs of boiling water to cover them. Add more if needed to just cover the flowers. Steep 10-20 minutes or until the water is purplish-gray. Strain the flowers, keep the water. Set this aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray/line muffin pan.
- Combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar together with a fork or a whisk. You may notice some curdling, this is ok.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, corn starch, baking power, baking soda and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, sugar, vanilla and lemon and 2 Tbs of the lavender water.
- Add the almond milk/vinegar mixture to the oil/ sugar mixture, and mix well.
- Sift in the dry mixture and beat until smooth.
- Fill lined/sprayed muffin cups about 3/4 full.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Remove from pan when done and allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Frosting Instructions:.
- Beat the Earth Balance spread until soft and creamy. Add in lavender water, lemon juice, almond milk and powdered sugar.
- Add more powered sugar or almond milk as necessary to create a creamy texture that can be piped onto cupcakes.
- Place frosting in a pastry bag with decorating tip. You can also use a quart-sized Ziploc bag with a small hole clipped in the lower corner to pipe the frosting onto your cupcakes.
- Voila! You can pretty them up even farther by sprinkling them with sugars, leftover dried lavender flowers, a drizzle of honey or agave syrup, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 173.3, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 41.9, Protein 1.4
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh lemons and lavender buds.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To prevent the cupcakes from sticking to the liners, spray them with cooking spray or grease them with butter before filling them.
- Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make them dry.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
- For a more intense lavender flavor, you can add a few drops of lavender extract to the frosting.
Conclusion:
These lemon lavender cupcakes are a delicious and elegant treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their light and fluffy texture, bright lemon flavor, and subtle hint of lavender, they are sure to please everyone who tries them. Whether you are a fan of lemon desserts or just looking for something new to try, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit. So next time you are in the mood for a sweet treat, give these lemon lavender cupcakes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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