Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Lemon Lavender Honey Cupcakes, a delightful treat perfect for spring gatherings. These elegant cupcakes combine the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the subtle floral notes of culinary lavender, creating a refreshing bite that will impress your guests. Topped with a silky honey lavender buttercream, each cupcake is not only visually stunning but also easy to make, making them ideal for any occasion—from tea parties to birthday celebrations. With straightforward steps and versatile decoration options, you’ll enjoy baking and sharing these sweet delights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon dried culinary lavender buds, finely ground
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 12 small fresh or dried lavender sprigs
- 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Infuse the milk with lavender and honey by gently heating them together and letting it steep.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in one bowl while creaming butter and sugar in another until light and fluffy.
- Gradually combine the infused milk mixture and dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
- Distribute the batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Prepare the honey lavender buttercream by beating softened butter with powdered sugar, honey, lemon juice, zest, ground lavender, and salt until fluffy.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg