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Cupcakes are a perfect treat for any celebration or just a casual indulgence. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a cozy afternoon, or looking to bake something sweet for yourself, cupcakes offer endless possibilities for flavor, texture, and creativity. Here’s a simple and delicious cupcake recipe to create soft, moist, and irresistibly sweet cupcakes that everyone will love.
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
For the Buttercream Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners. This will prevent the cupcakes from sticking and give them a perfect presentation.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
4. Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry flour mixture and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Fill the Cupcake Liners: Spoon the cupcake batter into the paper liners, filling each about 2/3 full. This will give the cupcakes room to rise without overflowing.
7. Bake the Cupcakes: Place the tray in the oven and bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Prepare the Buttercream Frosting: While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting. Beat the butter with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, a little at a time, until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, and continue to beat until the frosting is soft and spreadable.
9. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, use a piping bag or a knife to spread or pipe the buttercream frosting onto each cupcake. You can also decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, or a small candy on top for an extra touch of sweetness.
10. Serve and Enjoy: Your sweet, moist, and fluffy cupcakes are now ready to be enjoyed! Serve them at your next party, share with friends, or indulge in them as a personal treat.
Tips:
For added flavor, you can mix in chocolate chips, sprinkles, or fruit zest into the batter.
If you prefer a different frosting, cream cheese frosting or chocolate ganache work wonderfully with this recipe.
You can also experiment with cupcake flavors by adding cocoa powder for chocolate cupcakes or citrus zest for a refreshing twist.
Conclusion:
Cupcakes are a wonderful way to treat yourself or share a little joy with others. With this simple recipe, you’ll create light, flavorful cupcakes that will melt in your mouth. Happy baking!
Source : Oh Women
