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Honey Cupcake with Mascarpone
Soft and fragrant Honey Cupcake with Mascarpone Cream

Honey Spice Cupcakes

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Honey is hygroscopic (holds moisture), meaning these cakes stay incredibly soft for days. This recipe evokes gingerbread spices in a lighter sponge form, crowned with mascarpone.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Anglo-Saxon

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Muffin Tin.
  • Mixer.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

2 ✓

Cream butter, sugar, and honey.

3 ✓

Add eggs and spices.

Tip: Spices bloom in fat.
4 ✓

Mix in flour/baking powder alternating with milk.

5 ✓

Bake 20-22 minutes.

6 ✓

Frost with whipped mascarpone cream.

Recipe FAQ

Why brown so fast?
Honey burns faster than sugar. Bake at 350°F or slightly lower (325°F).
Sticky top?
Honey draws moisture from the air. That's good—it keeps it soft!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 stick butter (soft)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 5 oz mascarpone
  • 1 cup heavy cream