Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Bakery Style Cupcakes with rich buttercream frosting. These fluffy treats are perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- food coloring and sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with liners.
- Prepare batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs and vanilla. Mix in sour cream. Alternate adding flour and milk.
- Bake: Fill liners, bake for 18–22 minutes. Cool before frosting.
- Make frosting: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream. Color if desired.
- Decorate: Frost cupcakes and add sprinkles.
Notes
- Do not overbake for moist cupcakes.
- Cupcakes can be frozen without frosting.
- Bring to room temperature before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
