Lovely Lemon Lavender Cupcakes Recipe - (4.4/5)

Ingredients

• CUPCAKES:
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (from 3 lemons)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• LEMON CURD:
• 3 egg yolks
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, cold
• 1 teaspoon freshly-grated lemon zest
• FROSTING:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds