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. Let set before serving.

Reprinted with permission from Cupcakes by Susannah Blake. Copyright 2007. Published by Ryland Peters and Small.

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