Cinnamon Cupcakes & Whipped Honey Buttercream

Tomorrow is my grandmother's birthday and the family all got together to celebrate. I made cupcakes rather than a birthday cake for her. Also, since we're in September- this means the holidays are quickly approaching and these cupcakes are perfect! The cinnamon with the honey compliment each other so well, that you'll be wanting more. I'm so not lying.

Here are the ingredients:

You can do the cupcakes from scratch if you prefer, but if you're in a hurry like I was, a cake mix will work wonderfully.

Set the oven at 350 degrees.

Follow the directions on the box to make the cupcakes... 1 1/3 cup water, 1/3 cup oil, 3 eggs..yadda yadda yadda.

Then, add 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

Your bowl should smell heavenly right about now.

Mix all the ingredients together on medium for 2 minutes. You don't want to over-mix the batter either.

Your next step would be to get your ice cream scooper. Yes, I said ice cream scooper.

I always use my ice cream scooper to pour the batter in the cupcake liner to make sure all cupcakes will be the same size.

Pour in the batter 2/3 of the liner. 

This is what it should like like:

Please excuse my cupcakes pans. I know they look a little worn out, but these pans have baked more than 500 cupcakes so far. I will forever treasure these pans.

Pop these suckers in the oven and let's get a movin' on our frosting. Our delicious frosting.

(Leave in the oven for about 12-15 minutes).

Cream the honey and softened butter together in the bowl. Use the paddle attachment.

Start adding the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Mix on low speed for 1 minute and then switch to medium for 2 minutes.

Add the heavy cream while mixer is on low speed. Mix for another 2 minutes until it is creamy. 

It's OK. I give you permission to have a taste.

You may add additional powdered sugar for your desired consistency.

Take the cupcakes out of the oven and allow to cool.

In the meantime, grab your sprinkles or toppings/decorations of choice.

You can frost the cupcakes by spatula or icing bag.

Frost all your cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles, cookies, chocolate chips, whatever you'd like!

FYI- you can get these plastic containers at Publix for $0.40 each!!

These cupcakes are delicious and you will not regret making them!

For the Cupcakes

* 1 box of Duncan Hines Classic Yellow cake mix

* 1 1/3 cup water

* 1/3 cup vegetable oil

* 3 eggs

* 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

* 1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

For the Whipped Honey Buttercream

* 1 cup of butter (2 sticks), unsalted

* 8 Tablespoons of honey

* 4 cups powdered sugar

* 2 Tablespoons heavy cream

*You may have some frosting left over. Keep in an air tight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.