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Overhead view of homemade honey cupcakes recipe on a white marble kitchen counter with a drizzle of honey, rustic and natural look.

Honey Cupcakes Recipe

Moist, fluffy honey cupcakes made with real honey for natural sweetness. Easy to bake, tender crumb, and perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Homemade Baking
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Batter Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 230kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup muffin tin Ensures even baking and cupcake shape
  • 1 Electric mixer Stand mixer preferred, hand mixer works too
  • 2 Large mixing bowls For wet and dry ingredients
  • 1 set Measuring cups & spoons For accurate measurement
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Even cooling with air circulation
  • 1 Ice cream scoop/spoon For evenly portioning batter
  • Several Toothpicks For doneness test
  • 12 Paper liners Prevents sticking and easy serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure
  • ½ cup Pure honey Natural sweetener & moisture
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar Balances sweetness
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Softened; adds richness
  • ¼ cup Vegetable oil Keeps cupcakes moist
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • ¾ cup Whole milk Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances honey flavor
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking powder Provides rise
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional, for variation
  • Zest 1 Lemon Lemon zest Optional, for honey lemon cupcakes
  • ¼ cup Sliced almonds Optional topping
  • 2 tablespoon Cream cheese For tangy frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin.
  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add honey, mix well.
  • Beat in eggs, vanilla, oil.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt in separate bowl.
  • Alternate adding dry mix and milk to wet mix.
  • Divide batter into cups, filling ⅔ full.
  • Bake 18–22 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.
  • Let cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 65g | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.2mg