Print

Elderflower Cupcakes

Elderflower Cupcakes
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Elderflower Cupcakes are a delightful springtime treat that perfectly combines light floral flavors with zesty Meyer lemon. These charming cupcakes are not only visually stunning, adorned with sugared flowers, but they also deliver a moist and flavorful bite that will leave everyone wanting more. Ideal for tea parties, birthdays, or simply as a sweet snack, these cupcakes are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time for your next gathering. With their elegant presentation and refreshing taste, they are sure to impress at any occasion!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tsp meringue powder
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup superfine sugar, divided
  • edible flowers
  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp Meyer lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp Elderflower cordial
  • 1 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Elderflower cordial
  • 1/2 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare sugared flowers by mixing meringue powder with water and coating edible flowers in the mixture followed by sugar, then let them dry.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream unsalted butter and sugar until fluffy. Add lemon zest and eggs one at a time.
  4. Combine low-fat buttermilk and Greek yogurt in another bowl. Gradually mix this into the butter mixture alternating with the dry ingredients.
  5. Bake in cupcake liners for 18-19 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before frosting with buttercream made from softened butter, powdered sugar, elderflower cordial, and Meyer lemon juice.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.sweetfamilytable.com/elderflower-cupcakes/