Lavender Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Lavender Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: CUPCAKES; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon dried lavender flowers; 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature; 2 eggs; 1 cup self-rising flour; 2 tablespoons milk; FROSTING AND DECORATING; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1 egg white; lilac food coloring; 12 sprigs of fresh lavender (optional)

Servings: persons

CUPCAKES
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
2 eggs
1 cup self-rising flour
2 tablespoons milk
FROSTING AND DECORATING
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 egg white
lilac food coloring
12 sprigs of fresh lavender (optional)

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CUPCAKES:
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Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F; line a 12 count muffin pan with paper liners.
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Put the sugar and lavender flowers in a food processor. Process briefly to combine.
4
Tip the lavender sugar into a bowl with the butter and beat together until pale and fluffy.
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Beat the eggs into the butter mixture, one at a time, then sift in the flour and fold gently. Stir in the milk, then spoon the mixture into the muffin cups.
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Bake for about 18 minutes until risen and golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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DECORATING:
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To decorate, gradually beat the confectioners' sugar into the egg white in a bowl, then add a few drops of food coloring and stir to achieve a lavender-colored icing.
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Spoon the icing over the cupcakes, then top each one with a sprig of fresh lavender or candy sprinkles. Let set before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CUPCAKES, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon dried lavender flowers, 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Lavender Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lavender Cupcakes

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