Lavender Cupcakes

Method

Step 1
Preheat oven to 356F. Place 24 baking cups in muffin pans.

Step 2
In a large bowl combine all the cupcake ingredients and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and pale, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3
Distribute the batter evenly between the muffin cups and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 4
Cool the cupcakes in the tin for five minutes before removing to a rack to cool completely.

Step 5
To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Beat in lavender baking paste and a drop of purple food colour.

Step 6
Spread/pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.