Description
Delightful Lavender Cupcakes topped with silky-smooth honey buttercream, offering a refreshing floral taste perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 2-3 tablespoons honey (for buttercream)
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (for buttercream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and dried lavender in a bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract and milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Beat the softened butter for the buttercream until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, honey, vanilla, and milk, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with honey buttercream. Enjoy your lavender cupcakes at any spring celebration!
Notes
Consider using sugar substitutes like stevia for a healthier option. Use culinary grade lavender for safety and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg