Cornbread Cupcakes Honey Butter (Printable Version)

Moist cornbread cupcakes paired with creamy honey butter frosting, offering a sweet and buttery flavor combination.

# What You'll Need:

→ Batter

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup buttermilk
09 - 1/4 cup honey

→ Honey Butter Frosting

10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 3 cups powdered sugar
12 - 1/4 cup honey
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, as needed

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and honey until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
05 - Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
06 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
07 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy. Add milk gradually to achieve desired consistency.
08 - Pipe or spread the honey butter frosting over cooled cupcakes before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For a lighter texture, avoid overmixing the batter once wet and dry ingredients are combined.