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Lavender Honey Lemon Heaven Cupcakes with floral frosting and lemon zest topping.

Lavender Honey Lemon Heaven Cupcakes

These delightful cupcakes combine bright lemon flavor, mellow honey, and a gentle lavender note, creating a special treat that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Mild clover honey is ideal.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest Freshly grated.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Lavender milk Instructions for making below.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For the frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest Freshly grated.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice To taste.

Method
 

Baking the cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter, sugar, and honey until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  5. Add the dry ingredients in two parts, alternating with the lavender milk. Mix just until no dry flour is visible.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 21 minutes, until the tops spring back and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely before frosting.
Making the frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
  3. Add honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth, adjusting consistency with more powdered sugar or lavender milk as needed.

Notes

Store frosted cupcakes in the fridge for up to 3 days. Allow sitting at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving to regain soft texture.