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Ingredients
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Cupcake Ingredients
Method
Cupcake Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. For chocolate cupcakes, stir in the cocoa powder.
- 6
Add Color
If desired, add food coloring to create assorted flavors.
- 7
Fill Cupcake Liners
Scoop the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each one about 2/3 full.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool and Decorate
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cool, decorate with sprinkles.