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Lavender London Fog Cupcakes

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Delightful cupcakes infused with the soothing flavors of lavender and Earl Grey tea, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon culinary lavender dried buds
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 8 Earl Grey tea bags
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter at room temperature (for buttercream)
  • 6 cups confectioners sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4–6 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons lavender extract
  • Purple food color
  • 2 tablespoons white nonpareils sprinkles
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the lavender buds in a bowl, covering them with hot water, and set aside to infuse.
  2. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan and steep the Earl Grey tea bags until lukewarm.
  3. Strain the tea and combine it with the lavender water.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  5. Cream the unsalted butter and steeped Earl Grey tea mixture until fluffy in a mixing bowl.
  6. Add the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing well until combined.
  7. Mix the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, baking powder, fine grain sea salt) in a separate bowl.
  8. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating between the two.
  9. Pour the batter into the lined cupcake pans, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
  10. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Remove from oven and let them cool completely.
  12. Mix the unsalted butter and confectioners sugar in another bowl until smooth and fluffy for the buttercream.
  13. Add the milk and beat until well combined.
  14. Mix in the lavender extract and food color until desired shade is reached.
  15. Pipe the buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes.
  16. Garnish with nonpareils and dried culinary lavender buds.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: lavender cupcakes, London Fog cupcakes, Earl Grey tea dessert, floral cupcakes

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