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Honey Lavender Cupcakes Recipe

Lavender has always been one of my favorite flavors, and when paired with the rich sweetness of honey, it creates the perfect balance of floral and natural sweetness. That’s exactly what these Honey Lavender Cupcakes bring to the table.
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Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds plus extra for garnish

For the Lavender Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons lavender syrup or steep lavender in warm milk and strain
  • 1 teaspoon lavender buds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Steep the lavender buds in warm milk, then strain and cool.
  • Whisk dry ingredients together.
  • Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs, honey, and lavender milk.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
  • Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes and cool completely.
  • For frosting, beat butter, add powdered sugar, and lavender syrup. Frost cupcakes and garnish with lavender buds.