Lavender Icing Recipes

Steps:

• Mix 1 or 2 tablespoons lavender with 1 cup powdered sugar in a zip lock bag.
• Let stand for 24 hours.
• In a bowl combine 1 cup powdered sugar-lavender combination,and rose water.
• Stir well.
• Add more if needed.
• Color with red or lavender food color.

Steps:

• CUPCAKES:.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F; line a 12 count muffin pan with paper liners.
• Put the sugar and lavender flowers in a food processor. Process briefly to combine.
• Tip the lavender sugar into a bowl with the butter and beat together until pale and fluffy.
• 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.
• 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.
• DECORATING:.
• 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.
• Spoon the icing over the cupcakes, then top each one with a sprig of fresh lavender or candy sprinkles. Let set before serving.