Lemon Lavender Cupcakes – Welcome Home Brands

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 lemons, grated zest
• ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon milk, if needed
• 1 drop purple food coloring (optional)