Description
These delightful Easter cupcakes are a perfect treat for celebrating the season. Soft, fluffy vanilla cupcakes are topped with colorful, creamy frosting and decorated with festive edible decorations, making them ideal for gatherings, parties, or simply enjoying a sweet springtime dessert.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- Various colors food coloring
- Edible decorations (like sprinkles or edible eggs), as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract to blend the flavors.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Cool Cupcakes: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cupcakes cool, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix in enough milk (3-4 tablespoons) to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Add Food Coloring: Divide the frosting into separate bowls and add different food coloring to each to create a variety of colorful frostings for decorating.
- Decorate Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, frost them using a piping bag or a knife. Decorate with edible decorations such as sprinkles or edible eggs to complete the festive look.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender and fluffy.
- Use a toothpick to test doneness without overbaking.
- Adjust the amount of milk in frosting to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Get creative with colors and decorations to match your Easter theme.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Bring refrigerated cupcakes to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Easter cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes, colorful frosting, spring dessert, festive cupcakes, easy cupcake recipe
