Lavender Vanilla Cupcakes with Honey Lavender Buttercream
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Lavender cupcake recipe featuring honey lavender buttercream and a soft vanilla base. Perfectly sweet with a floral touch, ideal for spring and summer events.
You’re going to love these delicious lavender honey cupcakes! They mix the sweetness of honey with a light floral flavor from lavender, making them just right for any spring or summer gathering. With their pretty purple color and creamy honey lavender buttercream on top, these cupcakes will definitely catch everyone’s eye. Plus, the soothing vibe of lavender makes each bite feel like a little getaway. Let’s jump into this lavender cupcake recipe that’s sure to wow your friends!
Recipe Overview: Lavender Vanilla Cupcakes with Honey Lavender Buttercream
- ⏱ Prep Time: 40 minutes
- 👩🏻🍳 Baking Time: 17 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 57 minutes
- 🍞 Serving: 16 cupcakes
- ⚡ Calories: 424 per cupcake
- 🍂 Flavor Profile: Light and fragrant cupcakes with delicate lavender and sweet vanilla, topped with creamy, floral honey-lavender buttercream.
- 👌 Difficulty: Medium — for home bakers comfortable with flavored batters and frosting techniques.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- A fun twist on classic vanilla: These cupcakes bring a refreshing take on your usual vanilla treats. The lovely lavender flavor mixes perfectly with the sweetness of honey, making each bite feel indulgent yet light. They’re bound to spark some interesting conversations at any gathering, especially when you surprise your friends with a few free lavender cupcakes to share!
- Let's celebrate the seasons! With the subtle floral notes from culinary lavender, these cupcakes capture the vibe of spring and summer in every bite. They’re just right for special occasions like garden parties or baby showers, adding a little something extra to the celebration.
- They Look Amazing: Topped with a swirl of honey lavender buttercream, these cupcakes aren’t just tasty—they’re eye-catching too! A splash of purple from gel food coloring can really make them pop on the dessert table, giving your spread a touch of elegance.
- A bit of wellness in each bite: Lavender isn’t just for the taste; it’s also known for its calming effects. Enjoying these cupcakes can feel like a little escape, bringing you some relaxation with every bite. Pair them with a cup of wellness tea for the ultimate cozy treat!
Ingredients
Homemade Honey Lavender Syrup:
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoon culinary lavender
Lavender vanilla cupcake Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 12 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup honey lavender syrup (recipe included)
Honey Lavender Buttercream Ingredients:
- 1 cups unsalted butter
- 2.5 cups confectioners' sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoons honey lavender syrup
- few drops purple food coloring (optional)
How to make Homemade Lavender Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, dried culinary lavender, and 1 cup of water.
- Simmer over medium low heat until the honey dissolves.
- Let the syrup sit for 20–40 minutes to infuse the lavender flavor.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, Strain out the lavender flowers and store syrup in a small glass jar in the fridge.
How to make Lavendar Vanilla Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter at a high speed, and then mix in the sugar. Then beat in the eggs, milk, and sour cream
- Now you will gradually be adding the dry mixture and the milk to the butter-sugar-egg mixture.
- Lastly, add the vanilla extract and honey lavender syrup.
- Fill your liners ⅔ full and bake for 15-17 minutes.
To make honey lavender buttercream:
Beat the butter for 3 minutes. Sift in the confectioners’ sugar, then add the honey lavender syrup, and salt. Beat for another 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add a small amount of purple gel food coloring to make it light purple if desired. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and use a piping tip to frost each cupcake
FAQs
Yes! Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan, filling it about ⅔ full. Bake at the same temperature for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely before frosting.
Store them in an airtight container. If they’re frosted with buttercream, they’re fine at room temperature for up to 2 days. If using cream cheese frosting or storing longer, keep them in the fridge and bring them to room temperature before serving.
Yes—this helps the batter mix more smoothly and creates lighter, fluffier cupcakes. Butter, eggs, and milk should all be at room temperature before baking.
Absolutely. Lemon zest or a splash of lemon juice pairs beautifully with lavender and can easily turn these into lemon lavender cupcakes for a brighter flavor.
Yes, but only if it’s culinary-grade lavender. Fresh lavender should be finely chopped before adding so the flavor distributes evenly.
Always use culinary-grade dried lavender buds. Lavender from gardens or florists may not be safe for eating.
Yes. A hand mixer works just as well—just make sure to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy for the best texture.
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Lavender Vanilla Cupcakes with Honey Lavender Buttercream
Equipment
- 1 Small saucepan
- 1 mesh strainer
- 1 small glass jar
- 1 Medium bowl
- 1 Stand mixer
- 1 piping bag
Ingredients
Homemade Honey Lavender Syrup:
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp culinary lavender
Lavender vanilla cupcake Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 12 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup honey lavender syrup recipe included
Honey Lavender Buttercream Ingredients:
- 1 cups unsalted butter
- 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoons honey lavender syrup
- few drops purple food coloring optional
Instructions
How to make Homemade Lavender Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, dried culinary lavender, and 1 cup of water.
- Simmer over medium low heat until the honey dissolves.
- Let the syrup sit for 20–40 minutes to infuse the lavender flavor.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, Strain out the lavender flowers and store syrup in a small glass jar in the fridge.
How to make Lavendar Vanilla Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter at a high speed, and then mix in the sugar. Then beat in the eggs, milk, and sour cream
- Now you will gradually be adding the dry mixture and the milk to the butter-sugar-egg mixture.
- Lastly, add the vanilla extract and honey lavender syrup.
- Fill your liners ⅔ full and bake for 15-17 minutes.
To make honey lavender buttercream:
- Beat the softened butter for 3 minutes.
- Sift in the confectioners’ sugar, then add the honey lavender syrup, and salt.
- Beat for another 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Add a small amount of purple gel food coloring to make it light purple if desired.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and use a piping tip to frost each cupcake
Notes
- Watch the bake time. Overbaking can dry them out; check early and remove once a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool completely before frosting. This keeps the buttercream from melting and helps it hold its shape.
