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Lavender Honey Cupcakes

Lavender Honey Cupcakes: Bake Your Way to Bliss

Delight in these Lavender Honey Cupcakes, infused with floral essence and sweetness, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour or cake flour for lighter texture
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar coconut sugar for deeper flavor
  • 0.25 cups honey replace with agave for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender use sparingly, culinary-grade
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar sift for smooth consistency
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional pinch of salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 cups milk for moisture
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sift for lightness
  • 0.25 cups honey swap for maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract high-quality extract recommended

Equipment

  • Oven
  • cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in honey and vanilla.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, lavender, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  6. Spoon batter into liners, filling them two-thirds full, and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Beat butter for frosting until creamy, then add sifted sugar, honey, and vanilla.
  9. Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag and garnish with dried lavender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes can be made gluten-free or vegan with simple substitutions. Store unfrosted cupcakes at room temperature and frosted ones in the fridge.

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