Name: Earl Grey Cupcakes with Honey Mascarpone Buttercream
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 240 grams all-purpose flour; 250 grams granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 170 grams unsalted butter; 170 grams whole milk; 5 earl grey tea bags; 56 grams whole milk plain Greek yogurt; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 113 grams unsalted butter; 4 ounces mascarpone; 340 grams powdered sugar; 84 grams Wedderspoon Manuka honey; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.25 tsp salt

Earl Grey Cupcakes with Honey Mascarpone Buttercream

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Earl Grey Cupcakes with Honey Mascarpone Buttercream

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Cupcakes

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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.

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.

In a separate bowl whisk together the tea infused milk, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Pour batter into the prepared cupcake pan, filling each one about ¾ full.

Bake cupcakes for 18-22 minutes or until the tops spring back when you touch them. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Buttercream

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.

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.