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Cupcakes for parties Recipe

American · Dessert · 38 min total

These light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes are topped with a creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for any celebration. Easy to customize with sprinkles or food coloring.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
• Pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in 1 tsp vanilla.
5. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour, mixing until just combined.
6. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
8. For frosting: Beat 1 cup butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
9. Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add 1/2 tsp almond extract to the batter.
• Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Frosted cupcakes can be refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving.

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