Hey Lykkers! Are you ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure with us? There’s something so special about the joy of baking cupcakes—whether it’s the aroma that fills our kitchen or the sweet taste of frosting on our lips.
Let’s dive into this fun and easy cupcake recipe that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients We’ll Need
Before we roll up our sleeves and get started, let’s gather our ingredients. Here’s what we’ll need for about 12 delicious cupcakes:
For the Cupcakes:
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (for consistency)
• Optional: food coloring, sprinkles, or any decorations you love!
Step-by-Step Cupcake Creation
Preheat and Prep
First things first, let’s preheat our oven to 350°F (175°C). This step ensures our cupcakes bake evenly. While the oven heats up, we can line a cupcake tin with paper liners. The colors you choose can make our treats even more festive!
Mixing the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, we’ll cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes with a hand mixer or stand mixer. Next, we’ll add in the eggs, one at a time, along with the vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined!
Now, it’s time to sift together our dry ingredients: the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to our butter and sugar blend, alternating with the milk. This helps create a smooth batter. Make sure to mix until just combined—overmixing can lead to dense cupcakes!
Filling the Cupcake Liners
With our batter ready, let’s fill the cupcake liners. Using a spoon or an ice cream scoop, we’ll fill each liner about two-thirds full to allow room for rising. Once we’ve filled them, it’s time to pop our tin into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. We’ll know they’re done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. While they’re baking, let’s clean up a bit—we’ll want a tidy space for our frosting!
Cooling Time
Once our cupcakes are out of the oven, we’ll let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This is an important step because cooling ensures our cupcakes won’t get soggy. Let’s be patient while they cool completely; we want the frosting to stay perfect!
Frosting Fun
Now comes the most exciting part—frosting! In a separate bowl, we’ll beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Next, we’ll add the vanilla extract and a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream or milk until we reach our desired consistency. If we want to get creative, we can add food coloring to our frosting!
Once our cupcakes are completely cool, it’s time to frost them. We can use a piping bag for a fancy look or simply spread the frosting with a tool. Don’t forget to add sprinkles or any fun toppings to finish them off!
Enjoying Our Creation
Now that our cupcakes are ready, it’s time to share the love! We can invite friends over or simply enjoy them ourselves while we bask in the sweet aroma of our baking adventure.
Every bite will remind us of the fun we had creating these delicious treats together.
Happy baking, Lykkers! We can’t wait to hear how your cupcakes turn out!
