Transport your taste buds to the charming Azorean islands with these irresistible Honey Cupcakes Donas Amelias. This traditional recipe combines the natural sweetness of golden honey with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a perfectly balanced, melt-in-your-mouth treat. Light and fluffy, these cupcakes are easy to make with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and butter. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a batch of 12 delightful cupcakes, ideal for afternoon tea, a special dessert, or a sweet snack. For an extra touch of indulgence, dust them with powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey before serving. Elevate your baking repertoire with this rich and aromatic recipe that pays homage to centuries of culinary tradition.
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the honey until well combined. Let the mixture cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the milk. Gradually add the cooled honey-butter mixture to the eggs and whisk until well blended.
Slowly incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with additional honey for extra sweetness.
Calories |
2478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 103.5 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.8 g | 279% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 785 mg | 262% | |
| Sodium | 1524 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 367.0 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 596 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.