Description
Deliciously moist rhubarb honey cupcakes with a subtle tartness from rhubarb and natural sweetness from honey, perfect for spring and summer treats.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup finely chopped rhubarb
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, honey, and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Stir in sour cream until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped rhubarb.
- Divide the batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh rhubarb for best flavor, but frozen can be substituted—just thaw and drain well.
- Top with honey buttercream or whipped cream for an extra touch.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg