Easter Flower Cupcakes

Easter flower cupcakes are a popular treat during the Easter season and are often decorated with pastel colors and flower designs to symbolize the arrival of spring.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Easter Flower Cupcakes

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

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

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• as desired few drops Food coloring (assorted colors)
• 1 cup Buttercream frosting
• as desired as needed Colored sugar or sprinkles

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 flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly into separate bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl, creating different colors.
6. Spoon a small amount of each colored batter into each cupcake liner, creating a layered effect.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with buttercream frosting and decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles.
10. Enjoy these beautiful Easter flower cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 33g11%

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.