Making Fig Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting can be a simple and enjoyable process. Follow these steps for delicious results:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.

5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add in the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Fold in Figs: Gently fold the chopped figs into the batter until evenly distributed.

7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool the Cupcakes: Let the cupcakes cool in the tray for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

9. Prepare the Frosting: While cupcakes cool, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined and creamy.

10. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag or spatula to spread the honey cream cheese frosting generously on top.