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Sloane’s Table
March 10, 2026
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These earl grey cupcakes with honey mascarpone buttercream are the perfect afternoon treat! They have a delicate, moist base flavored with earl grey tea, and are topped off with a sweet, creamy buttercream that is too good to pass up.
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Earl Grey Cupcakes with Honey Mascarpone Buttercream
Cupcakes
Buttercream
Cupcakes
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a small bowl or on the stove top, heat the milk until it just starts to simmer, then steep the tea bags and cover until ready to use. I suggest heating it in the microwave for a minute or so, as milk can easily burn on the stove.
3
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add in the cubed butter and mix on low speed until the mixture resembles wet sand.
4
In a separate bowl whisk together the tea infused milk, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5
Pour batter into the prepared cupcake pan, filling each one about ¾ full.
6
Bake cupcakes for 18-22 minutes or until the tops spring back when you touch them. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Buttercream
1
In the bowl of a stand mixer beat the butter and mascarpone together until smooth. Add the powdered sugar slowly and mix until fully combined. Add the honey and salt and mix until combined.
2
Transfer buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a star piping tip and pipe onto each cupcake.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Steep Earl Grey at the Right Temperature ☕Brew the tea bags in hot (not boiling) milk at 160-170°F to extract delicate bergamot flavors without creating bitterness that overpowers the cupcakes.
- Bring Mascarpone to Room Temperature 🧈Let mascarpone sit out for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure it blends smoothly with butter, preventing lumps and creating an ultra-creamy buttercream texture.
- Balance Acidity with Greek Yogurt 🥛The Greek yogurt adds moisture and subtle tang that complements Earl Grey's citrus notes—don't skip it, as it also keeps cupcakes moist for days.
- Fold in Manuka Honey Last 🍯Add premium Manuka honey to the buttercream after achieving your desired consistency to preserve its complex floral notes and prevent over-mixing that can deflate the frosting.
- Cool Cupcakes Completely Before Frosting ❄️Wait until cupcakes are at room temperature before applying buttercream, as residual heat will cause the delicate mascarpone frosting to melt and slide off.
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