Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Lavender Earl Grey Tea Cupcakes, a delightful dessert that combines floral notes with the soothing warmth of tea. Perfect for afternoon gatherings, birthday celebrations, or a cozy night in, these cupcakes are not just a treat but a memorable experience. The aromatic infusion of lavender and Earl Grey will captivate your senses and impress your guests with their sophisticated charm. Best of all, this easy-to-follow recipe requires no advanced baking skills, making it accessible to everyone. Each bite is a little hug—soft, flavorful, and utterly irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- ½ cup extra-strong cooled lavender Earl Grey tea
- Frosting: 16 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1 tsp whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup extra-strong cooled lavender earl grey tea
- 1/4 tsp purple food color (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pans with baking cups.
- In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time; mix well after each addition.
- Combine milk and vanilla; alternate adding dry ingredients with this mixture into the batter.
- Gently fold in cooled lavender Earl Grey tea.
- Fill lined pans and bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy; gradually add confectioner's sugar and remaining ingredients until light.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg