Winnie the Pooh Cupcakes

Directions

Cupcake

1. Step 2.

   Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with 12 cupcake liners.

2. Step 3.

   Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Step 4.

   Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. Step 5.

   Add honey and vanilla: Mix in the honey and vanilla extract until combined.

5. Step 6.

   Alternate dry ingredients and buttermilk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. Step 7.

   Bake: Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.

Honey Frosting

1. Step 9.

   Make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined. Add the honey and beat on medium-high until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to achieve your desired consistency.

2. Step 10.

   Add coloring: Stir in a few drops of yellow gel food coloring until the frosting reaches a golden, honey-like color.