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Chamomile Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes infused with the soothing flavor of chamomile tea, topped with creamy honey frosting.

  • Total Time: 31 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup hot water
  • 2 chamomile tea bags
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream, cold
  • Chamomile flowers for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-count cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Add the tea bags to the hot water and let them steep for 10 minutes. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined. Add vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture and chamomile tea to the butter mixture, alternating between the two. Start and end with flour, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the batter. Bake for 12-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool on a rack while preparing the frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat the softened butter and honey until smooth and creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until combined. Beat on high until fluffy.
  9. Pipe the frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with chamomile flowers. Enjoy!

Notes

For a fun twist, try adding lemon zest to the batter or frosting for extra flavor.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: cupcakes, chamomile, dessert, honey frosting, baking