E is for Earl Gray Tea Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting

I am feeling very Martha Stewart today with these unique cupcakes. Its not everyday that you hear of an "Earl Grey Tea" cupcake. The idea came to me after watching a recent episode of the Food Network's "Cupcake Wars".

These cupcakes are like nothing I've ever tasted before. I am absolutely in love with them! I decided to frost them with a spatula, to give them a more "rustic" look. The lemon buttercream is the perfect compliment to these delicious cakes. If you look closely you can see the bits of tea and lemon zest in the frosting.

I can totally picture these at a Bridal Shower or Baby Shower :).

Thanks for reading! Enjoy!