LEMON LAVENDER CUPCAKES

 easy lemon cupcakes with lavender buttercream frosting, topped with lavender flowers and fresh lemon slices

INGREDIENTS
For the Lemon Cupcakes:

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 3 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1-2 lemons)

For the Lavender Frosting:

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• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons water or milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/4 teaspoon lavender extract
• Violet icing color, optional
• Lavender flowers
• 6-7 Lemon slices, cut in half

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To make the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
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