Lavender Lemon Cupcakes

Moist and zingy lemon cupcakes topped with a lavender cream cheese frosting!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300f.

Step 2

Mix the sugar and lemon zest, and rub between yours fingers to release the citrus flavor. Add the softened butter and beat until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice, vanilla, egg, and buttermilk to combine. Then add the flour, leavening ingredients, and salt. Fold until just combined. Do not over mix.

Step 4

Pour batter into a cupcake pan and bake for 30min, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Step 5

In the meantime, make your frosting. Cream your cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, culinary lavender, and purple food coloring.

Step 6

Add your heavy cream and beat until frosting is light and stable. Transfer to a piping bag.

Step 7

Once your cupcakes have cooled down, pipe the lavender frosting on top and garnish with more culinary lavender. Enjoy!