Ingredients

  • FOR THE CUPCAKES:
  • 4 ounces, weight Unsalted Butter
  • 10 tablespoons, 7 pinches Honey
  • 2 whole Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 pounds, 7/8 ounces, weight All-purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup, 2-2/3 teaspoons, 7/8 pinches Sour Cream
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 3-5/8 ounces, weight Unsalted Butter
  • 1 pound, 1-1/8 ounces, weight Powdered Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Whisky
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Pecans, To Decorate

Method

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F. Line a cupcake tin with paper cases.
  • 2. Cream together the butter and honey. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat and until light and fluffy.
  • 3. Add half of the dry ingredients, then half the sour cream, then the rest of the dry ingredients and the rest of the sour cream. Fold until just combined.
  • 4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • 5. To make the frosting, cream the butter and add the icing sugar and whisky. Beat for 5-10 minutes until creamy and smooth.
  • 6. Frost the cupcakes and decorate with chopped pecans.