Description
Delicious cornbread cupcakes topped with rich honey butter frosting, evoking childhood memories of warmth and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until fully integrated. Add a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.
- Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into each cupcake liner, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and honey until light and fluffy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and milk until you reach the desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes generously and garnish with a sprinkle of sea salt or a drizzle of honey if desired.
- Enjoy the cupcakes fresh or store at room temperature in an airtight container for a couple of days.
Notes
Using room temperature ingredients ensures a smooth batter. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cupcakes light and airy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cornbread, cupcakes, honey butter, dessert, southern recipes, family favorites