Cupcakes with Buttercream Icing

Cupcakes became popular in the United States during the 19th century when they were often referred to as ‘number cakes’ due to the easy ratio of ingredients used.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Cupcakes with Buttercream Icing

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

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

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (for buttercream icing)
• 4 cup Powdered sugar (for buttercream icing)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for buttercream icing)
• 2 drop Food coloring (optional, for buttercream icing)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
7. Bake 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 cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In the meantime, prepare the buttercream icing by creaming the unsalted butter. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
10. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, spread or pipe the buttercream icing on top of each cupcake.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 35g

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.