Description
Delight in these Honey and Fig Cupcakes, a simple yet delicious treat best enjoyed warm with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mild-flavored honey
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped fresh figs
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup cupcake tin, or line with cupcake liners.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and cloves in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the honey, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until no streaks remain.
- Fold in the chopped figs gently.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- These cupcakes are best served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar.
- You can substitute dried figs if fresh ones are unavailable, but soak them in warm water first to rehydrate.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 45