Description
Light, fluffy, and beautifully decorated gourmet cupcakes that are perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Your choice of frosting (buttercream, cream cheese, etc.)
- Toppings (sprinkles, edible glitter, fresh fruit, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with flour mixture; mix until just combined.
- Add food coloring if desired and fold gently.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Frost and decorate once completely cool.
Notes
For best flavor, use quality ingredients. Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cupcakes, gourmet, dessert, baking, celebrations