Description
Lavender Honey Cupcakes offer a delightful blend of floral and sweet flavors, creating a memorable dessert that transports you to sun-kissed meadows. These moist, fluffy cupcakes are topped with creamy lavender-infused frosting, making them perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to casual tea parties. Impress your guests with these charming treats that are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup honey (preferably lavender-infused)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and lavender buds.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in honey and vanilla.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture alternating with milk until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For frosting, whip powdered sugar and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg