Description
Delicious and festive cupcakes perfect for Easter celebrations. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are topped with creamy frosting and colorful decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 batch vanilla buttercream frosting
- Assorted Easter-themed sprinkles and decorations
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat in softened butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in milk and vanilla extract until batter is smooth.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Decorate with buttercream frosting and Easter sprinkles.
Notes
- For extra moist cupcakes, substitute buttermilk for regular milk.
- To make ahead, bake cupcakes and store unfrosted in an airtight container.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant frosting colors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easter cupcakes, easter dessert, festive cupcakes, holiday baking