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homemade fig cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and figs

Fresh Fig Cupcakes Recipe

Moist fig cupcakes made with fresh figs, honey, and warm spices, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of honey. A bakery-style dessert that’s perfect for fall gatherings.
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Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $10–12

Equipment

  • standard muffin pan (12-cup)
  • paper liners
  • electric mixer (hand or stand)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wire cooling rack
  • piping bag with tip (optional)

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 ½ cups fresh figs chopped (about 8–10 figs)
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour for coating figs

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • salt pinch

For Garnish (Optional)

  • fresh fig slices
  • chopped walnuts
  • honey drizzle

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line pan with liners.
  • Wash and chop figs, toss with 2 tablespoon flour.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Mix in honey, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Alternate adding flour mixture and milk into the batter.
  • Fold in the coated figs gently.
  • Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 18–22 minutes.
  • Let cupcakes cool 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Make frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla, and honey until smooth.
  • Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes.
  • Top with fig slices, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 85g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.2mg