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Fig Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting

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Fig Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting combine the warm, cozy flavors of spiced fig cupcakes with a creamy honey frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes bring a fresh and fruity twist that will leave your guests impressed!

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

2 large eggs

¾ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ 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, at room temperature (for frosting)

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature (for frosting)

Pinch of fine sea salt (for frosting)

¼ cup honey (for frosting)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

3 ⅓ cups confectioners’ sugar

Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Sliced fresh figs, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a standard muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and salt.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add olive oil and sour cream, then mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently. Add chopped figs, fig jam, and oats or walnuts, folding gently to combine.
  5. Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon 3 tablespoons of batter into each cupcake liner. Bake for 25 minutes or until tops spring back when pressed.
  6. Cool the Cupcakes: Cool the cupcakes on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool completely.
  7. Make Honey Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese on high for 4 minutes until smooth. Add honey, vanilla, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Frost the Cupcakes: Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes, using a piping bag for a more decorative finish.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Lightly sprinkle with cinnamon and garnish each cupcake with a slice of fresh fig before serving.

Notes

Fresh figs are best for the cupcakes. For a twist, try swapping figs with dates or apricots.

If you’d like a stronger honey flavor in the frosting, feel free to add more honey to taste.

For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts and oats from the cupcakes.

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