Lavender Cupcakes

Directions

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   CUPCAKES:
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   Preheat the oven to 350°F; line a 12 count muffin pan with paper liners.
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   Put the sugar and lavender flowers in a food processor. Process briefly to combine.
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   Tip the lavender sugar into a bowl with the butter and beat together until pale and fluffy.
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   Beat the eggs into the butter mixture, one at a time, then sift in the flour and fold gently. Stir in the milk, then spoon the mixture into the muffin cups.
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   Bake for about 18 minutes until risen and golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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   DECORATING:
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   To decorate, gradually beat the confectioners' sugar into the egg white in a bowl, then add a few drops of food coloring and stir to achieve a lavender-colored icing.
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   Spoon the icing over the cupcakes, then top each one with a sprig of fresh lavender or candy sprinkles. Let set before serving.