Description
Lavender Honey Cupcakes are soft, floral, and naturally sweet treats that bring a touch of elegance to any occasion. Infused with delicate lavender and rich honey, these cupcakes are perfectly balanced, moist, and ideal for brunches, tea parties, or simple indulgence at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp dried lavender buds
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and honey until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Warm milk gently, add lavender buds, and steep for 5 minutes. Strain.
- Add infused milk to wet ingredients and mix gently.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill liners ⅔ full and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use culinary-grade lavender only.
Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
Lavender flavor strengthens slightly after baking—don’t overdo it.
Optional: top with honey buttercream or a light glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg