Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with these Fig Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist and flavorful cupcakes are crafted with fresh figs and a hint of warm spices, making them a unique treat for any gathering or cozy night in. Topped with a creamy honey-infused cream cheese frosting, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and richness. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are sure to impress with their innovative flavor profile and charming presentation.
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 your oven to 325°F and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until light; add olive oil and sour cream.
- Gently fold in chopped figs and fig jam into the wet mixture.
- Combine dry ingredients gradually until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and sprinkle oats or walnuts on top if desired.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat room temperature butter and cream cheese until smooth; add honey and confectioners' sugar gradually until well combined. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with sliced fresh figs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg