Carlee’s Celebrate Spring Cupcakes

Cupcakes became popular in the United States during the 19th century, and they are often associated with celebrations and special occasions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Carlee’s Celebrate Spring Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• optional drops Assorted food coloring
• 2 cup Buttercream frosting
• for garnish tablespoon Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. If desired, divide the batter into separate bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to create different colored cupcakes.
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
11. Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with buttercream frosting and garnish with sprinkles.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.