Fresh and Fluffy Lemon Lavender Cupcakes (Printable)
Tender cupcakes with zesty lemon and subtle lavender notes, topped with creamy citrus frosting.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cupcakes
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
08 - 1 teaspoon culinary lavender buds, finely chopped
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Lemon Lavender Frosting
13 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
14 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
15 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
16 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
17 - 1/4 teaspoon culinary lavender buds, finely ground
18 - 1-2 tablespoons whole milk, as needed
19 - Pinch of salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - Combine milk and lavender buds in small bowl. Let steep 10 minutes, then strain to remove buds.
03 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl.
04 - Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
05 - Add eggs one at time, beating well after each. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
06 - Alternately add dry ingredients and lavender-infused milk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
07 - Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
08 - Bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, ground lavender, salt, and 1 tablespoon milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy, adding more milk as needed for desired consistency.
10 - Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with extra lavender buds or lemon zest if desired.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The way the kitchen fills with the most incredible citrus and floral aroma while they bake is pure magic
- They look fancy enough for a garden party but simple enough for a Tuesday afternoon treat
02 -
- Culinary lavender is non-negotiable. Craft or decorative lavender may have been treated with chemicals.
- Over-baking is the enemy of fluffy cupcakes. Set your timer for 18 minutes and check.
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend smoothly and give you that melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- A glass of milk while you work is actually for tasting the batter to test lavender strength.