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Spring Cupcakes with Sugared Flowers
Photo: Sang An
Yield:
2 dozen cupcakes

Use this recipe when making our Spring Cupcakes with Sugared Flowers.

Ingredients

  • cup whole milk

  • ½ teaspoon dried lavender

  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar

  • Violet gel-paste food coloring

Directions

  1. Bring milk and lavender just to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, and let steep 10 minutes. Strain, and discard lavender. Whisk in sugar until smooth. Strain again. Add food coloring until desired shade. Use immediately.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, May 2007

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