Description
Soft and moist cupcakes sweetened naturally with honey and filled with tender rhubarb, perfect for a light and flavorful springtime treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup rhubarb, finely chopped
- Optional: extra honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and honey until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Drizzle with extra honey before serving for added sweetness.
Notes
- For a more decadent touch, frost with a honey cream cheese frosting.
- If your rhubarb is particularly tart, you can toss it with a tablespoon of extra honey before folding into the batter.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg