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Honey Cupcakes

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 14
  • Servings 14
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Sweeten up the week by baking up a batch of these delicate honey cupcakes. The batter is infused with a touch of honey and a sprinkle of nutmeg, giving these cupcakes a taste of fall. Topped with cream cheese frosting and drizzled with honey these cupcakes are sure to be a hit! Double the recipe and enjoy throughout the week, but make sure to save one for yourself to enjoy with your afternoon coffee.
by Silvia Martinez
Updated Sep 10, 2015
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Ingredients

For cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup milk

For frosting:

  • 1 package (8 ozs) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Directions

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    1
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
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    2
    Line a cupcake pan with paper liners and set aside.
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    3
    In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; set aside.
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    4
    With an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar together until smooth; about 4 minutes.
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    5
    Add the eggs, vanilla extract and honey and beat until smooth.
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    6
    With the mixer on a low speed, slowly stir in the flour mixture until combined.
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    7
    Add the milk and stir until incorporated.
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    8
    Spoon batter into liners.
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    9
    Bake at 350°F for 15-16 minutes.
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    10
    Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until well blended.
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    11
    Add powdered sugar gradually, beating after each addition until well blended. Use to frost cupcakes.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    You can also freeze the batter for future use.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

  • Sweeten up the week by baking up a batch of these delicate honey cupcakes. The batter is infused with a touch of honey and a sprinkle of nutmeg, giving these cupcakes a taste of fall. Topped with cream cheese frosting and drizzled with honey these cupcakes are sure to be a hit! Double the recipe and enjoy throughout the week, but make sure to save one for yourself to enjoy with your afternoon coffee.
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