# Floral Citrus Desserts These Lavender Lemon Cupcakes Beautifully Combines Flowers and Food By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-cupcakes References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/10/currently-crushing-on-111/) & [thepioneerwoman](http://thepioneerwoman.com/food-and-friends/lemon-cupcakes-with-lavender-frosting/) These lavender frosting-topped lemon cupcakes are fruity, floral and everything feminine. Created by Jessica Merchant and featured on The Pioneer Woman blog, the dessert recipe makes adorable treats that are as delicious to eat as they are pretty to look at. The easy lavender lemon cupcakes are made with dried culinary grade lavender that's been finely chopped and infused with milk and cream. Or you could also opt for a less flavorful lavender extract for simplicity's sake. Other ingredients include freshly grated lemon zest, vanilla extract, lemon extract, freshly squeezed lemon juice, powdered sugar and purple food coloring for the icing. You can also garnish with a fresh sprig of lavender, if you would like. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Floral Desserts:** Incorporating floral flavors and decorations into desserts is a growing trend, offering a unique and visually appealing culinary experience. - **Citrus Desserts:** Citrus-infused desserts, like lemon cupcakes, are gaining popularity for their refreshing and tangy flavor profiles. - **Culinary-grade Ingredients:** The use of high-quality and specialized ingredients, such as culinary-grade lavender, is a trend that can elevate the taste and aesthetic of desserts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Bakeries can explore the trend of floral and citrus desserts to create unique offerings that cater to customers seeking new taste experiences. - **Culinary Education:** Culinary schools and online platforms can incorporate courses and resources on incorporating floral and citrus flavors into desserts, tapping into the growing trend and offering specialized expertise. - **Specialty Food Retail:** Specialty food stores can offer a range of culinary-grade ingredients, such as lavender extract, to cater to consumers looking to recreate floral-infused desserts at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lemonade-Inspired Dessert Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-lemonadeinspired-cupcakes.md) - [Edible Flower Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-flower-kit.md) - [Lemon Cupcake-Flavored Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-cupcake-cookies.md) - [Flower-Shaped Lemon Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-flower-cookies.md) - [Citrusy Springtime Bundt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-bundt-cakes-lemon-blueberry.md) - [Edible Flower Sprinkles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-your-flowers.md) - [Farm-Grown Culinary Lavender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmgrown-culinary-lavender.md) - [Premium Floral Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-lemonade.md) - [Botanical Coffee Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-lavender.md)