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Perfect Honey Gold Drip Cupcakes with Royal Icing

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These honey gold drip cupcakes feature a moist cupcake base topped with a delicate royal icing and a stunning honey drip, perfect for celebrations or casual afternoons.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (80 g) honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 large egg whites (or 4 tablespoons meringue powder + 6 tablespoons water)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (120 g) honey
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and honey; mix until smooth.
  5. With mixer on low, alternate adding dry ingredients and milk in three additions, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling about 2/3 full. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool cupcakes completely on a cooling rack, at least 30 minutes.
  8. Make royal icing by whisking powdered sugar, egg whites (or meringue powder mix), lemon juice, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
  9. Spread or pipe a smooth layer of royal icing on each cupcake. Let set for 10-15 minutes until slightly firm but tacky.
  10. Warm honey, butter, corn syrup (if using), and salt in a small saucepan until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes. Let cool until thick but pourable.
  11. Drizzle honey gold drip over cupcake edges using a spoon or small ladle, allowing it to run down naturally.
  12. Let cupcakes sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to set the drip before serving.

Notes

Use pasteurized egg whites or meringue powder for safety. Adjust royal icing consistency by adding powdered sugar or lemon juice as needed. Let cupcakes cool completely before icing to prevent melting. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days. Freeze individually wrapped for up to 1 month.

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