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Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes with Lemon Lavender Frosting

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Delightful and moist lemon poppyseed cupcakes topped with a dreamy lemon lavender frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon dried lavender (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Incorporate the dry mixture: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
  6. Zest and juice: Fold in the lemon zest and lemon juice until evenly distributed.
  7. Fill the liners: Spoon or pipe the batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake: Slide the tin into the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  9. Cool the cupcakes: Allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. Make the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the lemon juice and lavender.
  11. Frost those cupcakes: Once cooled, frost the cupcakes using a piping bag or a spatula.
  12. Enjoy: Taste and share your delightful creations!

Notes

For a vegan version, use flax eggs, plant-based butter, and plant milk. Enhance serving with fresh fruit or herbal tea.

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