Description
Delightful, rich, and visually stunning, these gourmet cupcakes are the perfect treat for any celebration or a sweet indulgence just for you!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (for chocolate version, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg