Description
Lavender Honey Cupcakes are a delightful twist on traditional treats, blending the floral essence of lavender with the natural sweetness of honey. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are topped with creamy buttercream frosting, making them perfect for any occasion, from garden parties to cozy afternoon teas. Each bite offers a taste of summer bliss that will leave your guests enchanted.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp culinary-grade lavender (dried)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for the frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature, for the frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add honey and mix well.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with buttercream made from creamed butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg