Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Fig Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting, where the natural sweetness of fresh figs meets a creamy and luscious frosting. These moist cupcakes are perfect for fall gatherings or any special occasion, offering a unique flavor profile that stands out among traditional desserts. Each bite is an explosion of taste, thanks to the tantalizing combination of figs and spices. Topped with a rich honey cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them a showstopper at any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3/8 cup chopped fresh figs (about 2 figs)
- 3/8 cup fig jam
- 3/8 cup old-fashioned oats or chopped walnuts
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
- Ground cinnamon (for sprinkling on top)
- Sliced fresh figs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light, then mix in olive oil and sour cream.
- Fold fresh figs and fig jam into the wet mixture.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; fold in oats or walnuts if desired.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; add salt, honey, and vanilla before gradually adding confectioners' sugar.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with ground cinnamon and sliced figs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg