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Chamomile Cupcakes

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Light and fluffy cupcakes infused with calming chamomile and topped with creamy honey buttercream, perfect for any occasion.

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, for frosting)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (cold)
  • Chamomile flowers for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brew the Chamomile Tea: In a small bowl, pour ½ cup of hot water over the 2 tea bags. Let steep for about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt.
  4. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then pour in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Mix the brewed chamomile tea into the butter mixture, then alternate adding the dry ingredients and the leftover tea.
  7. Fill the Cupcake Liners: Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 of the way full with the batter.
  8. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool Down: Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Make the Honey Buttercream: Beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, then drizzle in ¼ cup of honey and add 2 tablespoons of cold heavy cream.
  11. Frost the Cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes with honey buttercream and garnish with chamomile flowers if desired.

Notes

These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion and can be paired with fresh chamomile tea.

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Keywords: chamomile, cupcakes, dessert, baking, honey buttercream, soothing treat

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