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Lavender Honey Cupcakes

Lavender Honey Cupcakes: A Sweet Floral Escape

Delightful Lavender Honey Cupcakes infused with floral notes and perfect for gluten-free and vegan diets.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour or cake flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Honey or agave syrup for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Culinary Lavender
  • 1/2 cup Butter (Unsalted) or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter (Unsalted) softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1/4 cup Honey
Optional Enhancements
  • 1/4 cup Milk or Milk Substitute for vegan, use plant-based
  • Fresh Lavender for garnish

Equipment

  • cupcake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in honey and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, dried lavender, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until just combined.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, checking for doneness.
  8. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. For frosting, beat softened butter and gradually mix in powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla.
  10. Once cooled, frost cupcakes and garnish with dried lavender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes fluffy.

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