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Fig Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting

Fig Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Fig Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion. These moist cupcakes blend the natural sweetness of fresh figs and fig jam with a rich, creamy honey frosting, making them irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these cupcakes will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. The combination of warm spices like cinnamon and ginger adds depth to each bite, while the honey frosting provides a luscious finish. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, even beginner bakers can create these gourmet delights at home.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light; mix in olive oil and sour cream.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in fresh figs and fig jam.
  4. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  5. For the frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; add honey, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until creamy.
  6. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with ground cinnamon and fresh fig slices.

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