Description
Lavish honey lavender cupcakes bring elegant French countryside charm to your dessert table. Sweet floral notes and delicate honey create a luxurious experience that connects you with pure culinary sophistication.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely ground
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- In a separate large bowl, blend butter, granulated sugar, and honey until the mixture becomes airy and voluminous.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and lavender gently.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Distribute batter into cupcake liners, filling each approximately 3/4 full for optimal rising.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring proper temperature for frosting.
- Strain lavender-infused milk, removing any solid remnants.
- Whip butter, powdered sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and lavender milk until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Adjust frosting texture with heavy cream if needed for spreadability.
- Generously frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or offset spatula.
- Embellish with a delicate honey drizzle and sprinkle of dried lavender for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Customize lavender intensity by adjusting the amount of dried lavender to suit personal taste preferences.
- Ensure room temperature ingredients blend smoothly and create a more uniform cupcake texture.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile or for vegan adaptations.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these cupcakes suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 153 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg