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Easter Cupcakes

Easter Cupcakes

Delicious Easter Cupcakes with colorful frosting and sprinkles are a festive treat perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup milk buttermilk recommended
Frosting and Decoration
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 cup colorful sprinkles
  • 1 cup mini chocolate eggs
  • 1 tablespoon edible glitter or gold dust

Equipment

  • cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter and mix until crumbly.
  4. Add the eggs and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat together the powdered sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until fluffy.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate with colorful sprinkles, mini chocolate eggs, and edible glitter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9g

Notes

Feel free to swap the vanilla extract for almond extract and get creative with your toppings!

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