Snow Day Cupcakes

Snow day cupcakes are a fun treat to make on a snowy day, and the blue icing and white sanding sugar make them look like little snow-covered mountains!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Snow Day Cupcakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 4 drop Blue food coloring
• 2 tablespoon White sanding sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add the blue food coloring and mix until well combined.
8. Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them with the blue icing and sprinkle with white sanding sugar to resemble snow.
9. Enjoy your snow day cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

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.