Description
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these vibrant and delicious cupcakes, perfect for a festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup colorful sprinkles
- 1 batch vanilla buttercream frosting
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Mini flags or decorative toppers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
- Stir in cinnamon and colorful sprinkles until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the vanilla buttercream frosting. If desired, add green food coloring to create a festive look.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate with mini flags or festive toppers.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the sprinkles to match the Cinco de Mayo theme.
- For an extra twist, consider adding lime zest to the batter for a zesty flavor.
- These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30
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