Ingredients

3/4 c. all-purpose flour

2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

10 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter

3 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate

1 c. sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Lavender Icing

Sugared Flowers

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 standard 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.Step 2Put butter and chocolate into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until smooth. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly.Step 3With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat chocolate and sugar for 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; beat until just combined.Step 4Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake until set and a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Transfer to wire racks; let cool completely.Step 5Spoon Lavender Icing over cupcakes, covering tops completely. Let set, about 1 hour. Decorate with Sugared Flowers. Cupcakes can be stored in single layers in airtight containers for up to 2 days.