Lavender Honey Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon tangerine zest
• 1/4 cup organic honey
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons whole fresh edible French lavender flowers
• 1 tablespoon sanding sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon tangerine zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces mascarpone
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon organic lavender oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon tangerine juice
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups organic honey (or 1 cup baker's sugar plus 1 cup organic honey)