As you can see, my sweet little spot on the Internet has gotten a facelift. It was time to make a change and I was overjoyed to work with two people again (the same duo that created the new look for The Creative Mama) that make this process so easy and enjoyable. Jane Johnson of Jane Johnson Photography and Design made me this gorgeous new logo. Working with Jane is amazing because she is good at knowing what I want, even when I do not know exactly. I knew that I wanted to incorporate lemons into my new brand somehow, and Jane made me the perfect new logo. Lemons are one of my very favorite flavors, and it reflects everything that I want this space to be. Clean and fresh. I also got work with Courtney Kirkland again. She is a brilliant web designer and wonderful to work with. Courtney is a saint for dealing with me, as I do not speak web design. But she can take my idea, and make it work. Both women are a pleasure. Thank you both so much.
In the meantime, things might be a little off center, or not work perfectly, but we are fixing it and working out all of the kinks.
I also signed on to work with Tarte Creative Marketing, an all female marketing and advertising firm. Together, we are coming up with new ways to share content and to grow this web space. I am really excited about what is to come, and the projects that are in the works. I hope that you will join me on this journey, because without you, I would not have made it this far. This space is my home, and I love sharing my kitchen and my life with you.
And the cupcakes aren’t bad either.
To celebrate the launch of my new lemon inspired web space, I created a lemon and thyme scented cupcake with a honey whipped cream. This cupcake is a gentle mix of sweet and savory, and a beautiful way to end a meal. Made with olive oil and Meyer lemon, it is fancy and homey at the same time.
1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup almond meal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons Meyer lemon zest
1/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Honey Cream:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 Tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup honey (depending on how sweet you like it)
1 teaspoon vanilla
In a bowl, mix together flour, almond meal, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Add the sugar, eggs, and lemon zest to the bowl of an electric mixer.
Beat the eggs on medium to medium-high speed until they are pale and fluffy.
Add the milk and olive oil.
Add the flour mixture and thyme. Mix until just combined.
Line a 12-muffin pan with paper liners. Fill about 2/3 of the way. Sprinkle with a few thyme leaves for decoration.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 18 to 22 minutes. Cool completely on a rack.
Make the honey cream by whipping the heavy cream with a mixer until the cream begins to thicken. Add the lemon juice, honey (to taste), and vanilla. Continue to beat until soft peaks form.
I cut my cupcakes in half, and filled them with cream. Like a little cake sandwich.
Meyer Lemon Thyme Cupcakes with Honey Cream
Meyer Lemon Thyme Cupcakes with Honey Cream - Meyer lemon and thyme cupcakes sandwiched with a honey sweetened whipped cream
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2/3 cup almond meal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons Meyer lemon zest
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Honey Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
- 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup honey (depending on how sweet you like it)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together flour, almond meal, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Add the sugar, eggs, and lemon zest to the bowl of an electric mixer.
- Beat the eggs on medium to medium high speed until they are pale and fluffy.
- Add the milk and olive oil.
- Add the flour mixture and thyme. Mix until just combined.
- Line a 12-muffin pan with paper liners. Fill about 2/3 of the way. Sprinkle with a few thyme leaves for decoration.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 18 to 22 minutes. Cool completely on a rack.
- Make the honey cream by whipping the heavy cream with a mixer until the cream begins to thicken. Add the lemon juice, honey (to taste), and vanilla. Continue to beat until soft peaks form.
- I cut my cupcakes in half, and filled them with cream. Like a little cake sandwich.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0 Total Fat: 0g
This Post Has 54 Comments
Caroline @ chocolate & carrots
3 Apr 2012I love the new design, Bree! It looks great…as do these cupcakes! 😀
Becca - Cookie Jar Treats
3 Apr 2012I absolutely love the new design. It’s clean, simple, classy, but really cute 🙂 And the lemon thyme cupcakes are a perfect way to celebrate 🙂
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012thank you so much Becca. 🙂
ErinCroutons
3 Apr 2012The site looks great! As do these delightful little cupcakes. 🙂
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012Thank you Erin! I love it, but I am glad that it is finally done!
chefroommate
3 Apr 2012Just found your website via Joy the Baker – I’m so excited to get in the kitchen with your recipes! Thanks for sharing!
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012Welcome! I hope that you will find something that you enjoy!
alison
3 Apr 2012Congratulations my friend, it is beautiful.
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012Thank you my friend! It was so nice to see you, I am still craving those vegan nachos.
Alyssa
3 Apr 2012Love the new look! And can’t wait to bake these cupcakes this weekend!
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012thank you Alyssa!
lo
3 Apr 2012Love the new look, Bree!
And I’m always so glad to see bakers using herbs in their sweet treats. Thyme and lemon is such an amazing combination. YUM.
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012I love herbs in baked goods. Sweet and savory together is my favorite.
Bree
3 Apr 2012Your new website and logo are gorgeous! I also worked with Courtney and loved what she came up with. I will also check out your other recommendations.
The cupcakes look lovely too!
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012She is wonderful! This is the second time we have worked together and she makes it really easy.
Stephanie
3 Apr 2012The new look is beautiful!! And the cupcakes look pretty good too 🙂
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012thank you Stephanie! I am very happy with how it turned out.
Liz Ricci
3 Apr 2012Beautiful new design! Can’t wait to try the cupcakes….congrats!
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012Thank you Liz! I am loving it too.
Kathleen
3 Apr 2012Look the new look. Love lemons. Love cupcakes. Love your site. It’s an all around win in my books. 😉
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012Thank you so much Kathleen, I love it too.
Shelby
3 Apr 2012These look soooo delicious!!! Perfectly in time for the fresh spring season and a lovely addition to your ‘blog lift’ 🙂 congratulations! Look forward to trying these out!
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012thank you Shelby!
Becky O
3 Apr 2012I lived in Kc for 6 years and when i heard you moved that way I kept thinking you HAVE to go to the Blue Koi in Westport… have you been yet? I think you would love the food and atmosphere…
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012I love Blue Koi! I love their veggie wonton soup.
Jennifer | Mother Thyme
3 Apr 2012I just love your new design, it is just beautiful! Love it, love it! Congrats! And how did you know I had a bowl some meyer lemons that I needed to use before my kids decide to try throwing them across the kitchen! These look amazing!
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012thank you so much Jennifer! I hope that you liked the cupcakes.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious
4 Apr 2012Gorgeous redo! When I first came to the blog, I thought I was on the wrong site!
And these muffins – wow! You get such beautiful shots. And I’m totally in love with that meyer lemon honey cream.
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012I am glad that you stayed!
Kellie
4 Apr 2012so clean and fresh and pretty! i really like your new design!
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012thank you Kellie!
tinafreysd
4 Apr 2012I am really excited about what is to come, and the projects that are in the works. I hope that you will join me on this journey, because without you, I would not have made it this far.
Mary
4 Apr 2012Bree, congratulations on your new look. Is is definitely light and bright and beautiful. I wish you much happy blogging in your new space.
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012thank you so much, I am happy that it is finally done!
Jessica
4 Apr 2012Perfectly lovely new site, Bree! I might just take my shoes off and stay awhile. 🙂 The cupcakes look divine, as always.
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012Please do! Thank you Jessica!
Brandon
4 Apr 2012I know I tweeted you already, but I have to say it again… beautiful new web layout, I love it! The cupcakes look great as well!
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012thank you so much Brandon, you are a sweetheart.
Mikaela Cowles
4 Apr 2012I’m completely new to your site, so I can’t say, “WOW! What an improvement.” But, I can tell you it looks fantastic. I love the new logo. I love clean fresh feel of it (lemons do indeed embody this). And, I really love the Lemon Thyme Cupcakes. So yummy. I have a lemon basil muffin I love, but it doesn’t come with ooy gooy frosting. I can’t wait to give your version a try.
bakedbree
8 Apr 2012Welcome Mikaela!A lemon basil muffin sounds divine!
Annie
4 Apr 2012The design is very pretty but it says “cupcak” on the home page. Methinks something is wrong….
Mommyof2Girlz/StephD
14 Apr 2012Yumm, I can almost spell the lemon and thyme coming from the oven. Thanks for another fabulous recipe!
bakedbree
15 Apr 2012You are very welcome!
Anne
18 Apr 2012Just found your beautiful site –and love the idea of these cupcakes. Any thought on adapting them for folks with nut allergies? could I go with all flour instead of flour & almond meal?
bakedbree
19 Apr 2012I would go with all flour. Maybe a little more lemon to boost the flavor that you are missing out from the almonds.
Melissa E Earle
30 Apr 2012Love the new look! It is so amazing, clean refreshing and I’ll just sit back, put my feet up and stay a while. Love it that much! Great job!
Cheerio
-Mee
bakedbree
2 May 2012Please do! Thanks Melissa.
mommy tube
8 Apr 2013Heya! I’m at work surfing around your blog from my new iphone 4! Just wanted to say I love reading through your blog and look forward to all your posts! Carry on the great work!
Krakow transfers
9 May 2013Great cupcakes! Love the honey cream idea, thanks for sharing, adding to my todo list
bakedbree
23 May 2013You are welcome!
Karen
18 Jul 2013This will certainly go in my next rotation…sounds delicious!
Andrea
27 Dec 2016I made these cupcakes for my brother’s birthday in an effort to recreate his favorite ice cream flavor from Lick: Goat Cheese, Thyme & Honey. Oh my, the were sooo good! I only used two eggs and cut down the sugar to 1/2C and added 3 tablespoons of honey. I topped these with a honey goat cheese frosting. The savory flavors of the olive oil and thyme were so nicely complemented with the sweetness (and goatiness?) of the cheese frosting. Bree, I am so happy I found your cake recipe! It’s definitely one to rave about. Thank you so much 🙂
bakedbree
3 Jan 2017I am so glad that you liked it. I hope your brother did as well!
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