Carmelita's Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups lemon buttercream
• 12 pesticide-free violets or pansies

Make it

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs, then add flour, baking powder and milk.
2. Fill 12 lined cups and bake 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool.
3. Frost and press a flower on each, dusted with sugar if you like.