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Cupcakes frosted with lavender frosting.

Lavender Buttercream Frosting

Megan Weimer
This lavender buttercream frosting is silky smooth and has a delicious floral flavor. It is delicately flavored with lavender extract and adds the perfect fragrant touch to your Spring cakes and cupcakes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Frosting
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 152 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixer stand mixer or electric hand mixer

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Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon lavender extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoon heavy cream
  • Purple food coloring or blueberry juice optional

Instructions
 

  • Using your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or electric hand mixer, cream the butter and salt on high for 5-8 minutes until it is pale and fluffy.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Stop the mixer, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and then mix in the lavender and vanilla extracts on low.
    2 teaspoon lavender extract, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Beat in 1 cup powdered sugar on low for 3 minutes and then beat in another cup for 3 more minutes.
    2 cups powdered sugar
  • Mix in the cream 1 teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
    1-2 tablespoon heavy cream
  • Mix in 2 tablespoons of blueberry juice or a few drops of purple food coloring if desired. Pipe and enjoy!
    Purple food coloring or blueberry juice

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Notes

For extra smooth and creamy buttercream, sift the powdered sugar before mixing it in.
Use this buttercream to frost lemon lavender cupcakes.
Storage: Store frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Before storing, place a piece of plastic wrap directly over the frosting to prevent it from forming a crust.
Freezing: This can be frozen for up to 2 months! Wrap in plastic wrap and seal tightly or place in a ziplock freezer bag and store in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dollopCalories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 20.1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 8.1gSaturated Fat: 5.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.3gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 21.7mgSodium: 26.1mgPotassium: 5.2mgFiber: 0gSugar: 19.7gVitamin A: 69.8IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 3.4mgIron: 0mg
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