Homemade Buttercream Cupcake
Buttercream is a popular frosting choice for cupcakes due to its creamy texture and ability to be piped into various designs.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Homemade Buttercream Cupcake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
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Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
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In a separate bowl, beat the powdered sugar and butter until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
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Pipe or spread the buttercream frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
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Let the cupcakes rest for 30 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy your homemade buttercream cupcakes!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Sugars 24g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
