Description
Delightful sparkling cupcakes with soft vanilla frosting and a light festive shimmer, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Edible glitter or shimmer dust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
- For frosting, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost cupcakes and sprinkle with edible glitter or shimmer dust.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light.
- Use a piping bag for a professional frosting look.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sparkling cupcakes, vanilla frosting, festive shimmer, dessert, baking