Jul 14 2026
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Cupcakes Recipe

Inspired by Lou Lou on Market
Time1h
Serves12

Choice of Vanilla or Chocolate with Chocolate or Vanilla Buttercream

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Ingredients

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Cupcake Base

Buttercream Frosting

Method

Cupcake Base

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar mixture and continue to beat until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined, scraping down the sides as necessary.

  6. 6

    For Chocolate Cupcakes

    If making chocolate cupcakes, add the cocoa powder to the batter and mix until fully incorporated.

  7. 7

    Fill Cupcake Liners

    Scoop the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

  8. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  9. 9

    Cool

    Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Buttercream Frosting

  1. 10

    Beat Butter

    In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy and smooth.

  2. 11

    Add Sugar and Milk

    Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low until incorporated. Then add the milk and vanilla extract, and mix on medium speed until fluffy.

  3. 12

    For Chocolate Frosting

    If making chocolate buttercream, add the cocoa powder and mix until fully combined and smooth.

  4. 13

    Frost Cupcakes

    Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a piping bag or a spatula to frost them with your desired buttercream.

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