Children’s Cupcakes

Cupcakes were originally called ‘number cakes’ because they were made with ingredients measured by weight, such as a pound of butter, a pound of sugar, a pound of flour, and a pound of eggs.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Children’s Cupcakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 6 drop Food coloring
• 2 tablespoon Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a 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 mix in the dry ingredients alternating with the milk.
6. Divide the batter evenly into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl.
7. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each liner with a spoonful of each colored batter.
8. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the colors together.
9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
11. Once cooled, frost the cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.

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.