Description
Delightful Lavender Cupcakes infused with culinary lavender for a subtle floral twist, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 tablespoon culinary lavender
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup almond buttercream frosting
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla bean paste.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the culinary lavender gently.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, prepare the almond buttercream frosting by beating together the butter and sugar, adding a bit of milk until fluffy. Mix in honey to taste.
- Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them with the almond and honey buttercream and serve.
Notes
Best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for about a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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