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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey preferably raw
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender lightly crushed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Honey Lavender Frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender lightly crushed
  • 1 tablespoon milk adjust for consistency

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 honey and mix until well combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and crushed lavender.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
Prepare Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Add the honey and crushed lavender, mixing until well combined.
  3. Add milk as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.
  4. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the honey lavender frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a stronger lavender flavor, increase the amount of dried lavender in the batter and frosting.

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