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Lavender Honey Cupcakes

Delicate and fragrant cupcakes infused with lavender and sweetened with honey, perfect for tea time or special occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup honey preferably local
  • 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Lavender Honey Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the honey, milk, and vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and dried lavender.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Prepare Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
  3. Add the honey, heavy cream, dried lavender, and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy.
  4. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the lavender honey frosting and garnish with extra lavender if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cupcakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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