Ingredients:
- Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup cake flour (about 2 ounces)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup egg whites (about 5 large eggs)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- Lemon Frosting:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Edible flowers such as pansies or rosebuds (optional)