Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite lavender lemon cupcakes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These cupcakes are not just a treat; they are an experience. Picture a light and fluffy vanilla cupcake infused with the aromatic essence of lavender, topped with a luscious lemon cream cheese frosting that perfectly complements the floral notes. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy, leaving you craving more.
But that's not all. This article offers a treasure trove of additional recipes to satisfy your sweet cravings. Discover the zesty Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes, bursting with fresh blueberries and a zesty lemon glaze. For a classic indulgence, try the Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache, where rich, velvety chocolate ganache takes center stage. And if you're looking for a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful choice, offering the same exquisite taste without compromising on texture.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted with easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring success even for novice bakers. With step-by-step guidance, you'll create stunning cupcakes that look as good as they taste. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, this article is your ultimate guide to creating delectable cupcakes that will impress friends and family alike. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey and indulge in the sweet symphony of flavors that await you.
LAVENDER LEMON CUPCAKES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan and spray with baking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat together eggs, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lavender extract until fluffy and light.
- Add in granulated sugar and whip until fluffy and well combined.
- Mix in vegetable oil and sour cream until smooth.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold until just combined.
- Use a cupcake scoop or measuring cup to fill cupcake liners two-thirds full. Drop onto counter from 3 inches high to eliminate air bubbles.
- Bake in preheated oven 18-20 minutes or until centers are springy to the touch and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cupcake, Calories 426 kcal, Carbohydrate 83 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 181 mg, Sugar 70 g, Fiber 0.5 g
LEMON CUPCAKES WITH LAVENDER FROSTING
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a cupcake tin with liners.In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Zest the lemons and set the zest aside.In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add in the sugar and beat on medium speed, scraping down the sides if needed and increasing it to high speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sugar and butter is fluffy. Beat in each egg and white until incorporated, then add the vanilla and lemon extract (you can also use a lemon baking emulsion) and lemon zest until combined. Beating on low speed, add in half of the dry ingredients until combined, then add in the milk and lemon juice. Add in the remaining dry ingredients and beat until combined.Using an ice cream scoop or 1/4 cup measure, scoop the batter into the liners filling them 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the tops are set. Let cool completely.For the lavender frosting: Add butter to the bowl of your electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until creamy. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar and lavender. Increase the speed of the mixer, scraping down the sides if needed, beating the frosting until fluffy and combined. Beat in the vanilla extract. If the frosting seems too thick, beat in the tablespoon of milk. If it seems to runny or too thin, you can beat in more powdered sugar ¼ cup at a time. Once the frosting is a spreadable consistency, drop in the purple food coloring and mix until evenly colored. Frost the cupcakes and top with a few lavender flowers if you wish.
LEMON LAVENDER CUPCAKES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the lavender sugar: Put the lavender in a food processor or blender on high speed; process until finely ground. Remove 1 tablespoon of the lavender and set aside. Add the palm sugar to the remaining lavender and process to a very fine powder. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
- For the cupcakes: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, honey and 6 tablespoons of the lavender sugar. Add in the eggs and lemon oil and mix until smooth.
- In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, sea salt and the 1 tablespoon reserved ground lavender. With the mixer on low speed, slowly incorporate half of the flour mixture. Next mix in the lemon juice. (The mixture may look curdled but it is not.) Mix in the remaining flour mixture and then the milk and lemon zest. Continue mixing until the batter is totally smooth.
- Double line 1 1/2 standard, nonstick cupcake tins with liners. Fill the liners with a heaping 1/4 cup of the batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool until easy to handle. While still slightly warm, dip the tops of the cupcakes in another 6 tablespoons lavender sugar. Place on baking sheet and let cool completely.
- For the lemon frosting: Melt the white chocolate over a double-boiler. Allow to cool slightly but don't let the chocolate set.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, whip together the cream cheese, butter, lemon oil and sea salt. Slowly add in the melted white chocolate and mix until smooth. Spoon the frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip and refrigerate until set.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes and garnish with the edible flowers.
LEMON LAVENDER CUPCAKES
Lemon Lavender Cupcakes - easy lemon cupcakes with lavender buttercream frosting, topped with lavender flowers and fresh lemon slices.
Provided by Lindsay Conchar
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To make the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sour cream, vanilla extract and lemon zest and mix until well combined.
- Add the egg whites in two batches, mixing until well combined after each. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Combine the dry ingredients in another bowl, then combine milk, water and lemon juice in a measuring cup.
- Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until well combined.
- Add the milk mixture and mix until well combined.
- Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
- Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes, then remove to cooling rack to finish cooling.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting. Beat the butter and shortening together until smooth.
- Add about half of the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of water or milk and the extracts and mix until smooth.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add additional water or milk, if needed.
- Add violet icing color to the frosting until it reaches the desired shade of purple.
- Pipe the frosting on top of the cupcakes using a closed star piping tip like this one. Top the cupcakes with a sprinkle of lavender and half a slice of lemon.
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh lavender flowers for the best flavor. If using dried lavender, use half the amount.
- Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting. This will help the ingredients mix together smoothly.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
- Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full. This will prevent the cupcakes from overflowing in the oven.
- Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake, or the cupcakes will be dry.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting set properly.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to spread the frosting on the cupcakes.
- For a more intense lavender flavor, you can add a few drops of lavender essential oil to the frosting.
Conclusion:
These lavender lemon cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, with a delicate lavender and lemon flavor. The frosting is light and fluffy, with a hint of lavender. These cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love