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Honey Lavender Cupcakes

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Keyword: honey lavender cupcakes, honey lavender recipes, spring baking recipes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 385kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 teaspoons culinary lavender finely ground

Honey Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey powder or 2–3 tbsp regular honey
  • 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

Prep the Lavender:

  • If your lavender buds are large, give them a quick pulse in a food processor or crush them with a mortar and pestle.

The Cupcake Batter:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lavender. Set aside.
  • In your mixer, beat butter until smooth. About 3-4 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients and milk, alternating, mixing until just combined.
  • Don’t overmix!
  • Prep your muffin tin with cupcake liners, and divide batter evenly into liners (about 3/4 full).
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely!

The Frosting:

  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
  • Add honey powder and vanilla.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar.
  • Mix in cream until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Beat for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Assembling the Cupcakes:

  • Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. I love the look of an ice cream scoop of frosting on top!

Optional Toppings:

  • light sprinkle of lavender
  • drizzle of honey
  • simple swirl frosting

Notes

Nutrition values may vary based on your measurements!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupcake | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Sugar: 34g