Crystallized Ginger Olive Oil Cupcakes with Lime Buttercream Opal Basil Mint and Lime Zest

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups plus 1/8 cup olive oil
• 2 cups superfine sugar
• 1 1/2 cups crystallized ginger, run through food processor
• 8 egg whites
• 3 cups cake flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 teaspoons vanilla
• Lime Buttercream, recipe follows
• Micro opal basil, for garnish
• Micro mint, for garnish
• Lime zest, for garnish
• 1 1/4 cups fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 pound unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups confectioners' sugar

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