Salted Honey Lavender Cupcakes
Salted Honey Lavender Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of floral lavender, sweet honey, and a hint of salt, creating an unforgettable treat. With their light and fluffy texture, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion—be it a garden party or an intimate tea gathering. Topped with luscious salted honey buttercream frosting, they promise to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- ½ cup honey
- For the Frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and dried lavender.
- In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients while alternating with honey until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with whipped cream mixed with honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg