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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. These moist cupcakes, enriched with fresh figs and warm spices, are a perfect treat for any occasion—from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. Topped with a luscious honey cream cheese frosting, they offer a unique twist on traditional desserts that will impress your family and friends. With easy-to-follow instructions and wholesome ingredients like olive oil and whole grains, these cupcakes not only taste amazing but also provide a healthier option for sweet cravings. Make these cupcakes your go-to recipe for autumn gatherings and enjoy the sweet, seasonal goodness!

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 the oven to 325°F. Line a standard muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and fine sea salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together eggs and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add extra virgin olive oil and sour cream to the egg mixture; mix until combined.
  4. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in chopped fresh figs, fig jam, and old-fashioned oats or chopped walnuts gently.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared cupcake liners. Bake in preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before frosting.
  6. In a clean mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter until creamy. Add room temperature cream cheese; mix until smooth.
  7. Gradually add fine sea salt, honey, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar; beat until fluffy.
  8. Once cupcakes have cooled, generously pipe or spread honey cream cheese frosting onto each cupcake. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and garnish with sliced fresh figs before serving.

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