Classic Cupcakes with Buttercream Icing

Cupcakes became popular in the early 19th century when they were often referred to as ‘number cakes’ or ‘1-2-3-4 cakes’ because the recipe called for one cup of butter, two cups of sugar, three cups of flour, and four eggs.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Classic Cupcakes with Buttercream Icing

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated 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, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.
11. Stir in the vanilla extract.
12. If desired, add food coloring to achieve the desired color.
13. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the buttercream icing.
14. Enjoy your classic cupcakes with buttercream icing!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 24g

Protein 2g4%

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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.