Meyer Lemon Lavender Cupcakes #FallFlavors

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Cindy Kerschner

I was given samples of sponsored products to create recipes for our #FallFlavors event. I received no further compensation. All opinions are my own.

Meyer Lemon Lavender Cupcakes

Meyer Lemon Lavender Cupcakes

Meyer Lemon Lavender Cupcakes blend tart, sweet Meyer lemon flavor with a hint of lavender.

It’s Day Three of our #FallFlavors recipe group posts and giveaway! I’m joining some of my fall foods loving friends to bring you a week of exciting recipes to try. Our generous sponsors supplied us with tasty samples to create recipes.

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The Republic of Tea is giving away a gorgeous Red Dancing Leaves Teapot and a tin of their Hot Apple Cider Tea. Brew a pot and enjoy on a cool fall day.

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Dixie Crystals Sugar wants your baking to be sweet. They are giving away a set of OXO Good Grips 3 piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls.

Taylor and Colledge is giving away a variety of their baking pastes. Your fall and holiday baked goods will wow your family and guests.

Take dinner to a whole new level with a variety box of fresh produce from Melissa’s. Here’s an opportunity to try some fruits and vegetables you may not otherwise have in your local market.

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My featured sponsors for today’s dish are Melissa’s Produce, Dixie Crystals and Taylor & Colledge.

About Melissa’s…

“The Melissa’s/World Variety Produce Story “Delivering The Global Market” Los Angeles, California (2020) – Think tasty, creamy, tangy, aromatic, tart, sweet, crunchy and delectable. Within the 280,000 square feet of the Melissa’s/World Variety Produce, Inc. warehouse, one is sure to find the freshest fruits and vegetables — quality products with exceptional value and first-class service. Melissa’s/World Variety Produce, Inc. is currently the largest distributor of specialty produce in the United States.”

I used Melissa’s Meyer Lemons in these cupcakes, bringing a low-acid citrus fruit, with just the right amount of sweet, and are significantly less tart than other lemons.

Taylor & Colledge have continued to support the Vanilla industry as an active participant in the Sustainable Vanilla Initiative (SVI). The SVI is a voluntary industry initiative, which aims to promote the long-term stable supply of high quality, natural vanilla, produced in a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable way, benefiting all partners along the value chain.

Taylor & Colledge Gourmet Lavender Paste ads a touch of flavor from the mint family.

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Meyer Lemon Lavender Cupcakes

Meyer Lemon Lavender Cupcakes

Meyer Lemon Lavender Cupcakes

5 from 3 votes
Print Recipe
Servings 12 cupcakes

Ingredients
  

  • cake
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1/2 tsp lavender extract (I used Taylor & Colledge)
  • 2 tbsp Meyer lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp water
  • colored sugar optional
  • zest of a Meyer lemon

Instructions
 

  • Frosting: Cream together powdered sugar and shortening. Add lemon juice then water as needed to reach desired consistency. Set aside,
  • cake
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy,
    about 4-6 minutes.
  • With the mixer running on low-speed, add the eggs one at a time, then beat in the lavender extract and lemon juice. Beat on medium-high speed until combined.
  • With the mixer on low, add about one-third of the flour mixture and mix until almost combined, then add half the buttermilk and mix until just combined. Repeat with another third of flour mixture and then the last half of the buttermilk, ending with the last third of the flour.
  • Bake cupcakes at 350 until inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 12 to 14 minutes.

Enjoy these tasty takes on fall recipes from our #FallFlavors group!

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