Honey Cupcakes with Berry Filling

I was in Idaho last week and while I was there, I picked up some honey. Fresh, locally harvested honey. We brought empty ice cream buckets and filled them up. I knew right away that it would make fabulous cupcakes...... and it did :)

For the honey cake, you will need:

• 1 yellow or white cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup honey

Mix together all of the ingredients and stir until well combined. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-22 minutes.

For the filling, you will need:

• 1 cup high quality berry syrup
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2-3 tablespoons water

Heat ingredients in a medium sized pot over medium heat until it starts to thicken and bubble. Remove from heat. To insure a smooth filling, strain it. 

To fill the cupcakes, take a small paring knife and cut a hole in the center of the cupcake and spoon in filling. 

For the frosting, you will need:

• 2 sticks butter 
• 6 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon milk, if needed

Cream the butter. Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix until well combined. Frost the cupcakes as desired. 

(makes 20-24 cupcakes)

If you make these cupcakes, I would love to see! Post them on instagram using the hashtag #petitebakeress

Happy Baking!

Ashley