Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsNaked CafeCupcakes With Buttercream Icing Recipe

Cupcakes With Buttercream Icing Recipe

Inspired by Naked Cafe
Time1h
Serves12

Made In House!! While daily quantities last.

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Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter

Method

Preparing the Cupcakes

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and beat until fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

  6. 6

    Fill Cupcake Liners

    Spoon the batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.

  7. 7

    Bake

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

  8. 8

    Cool

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

Making the Buttercream Icing

  1. 9

    Cream the Butter

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

  2. 10

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  3. 11

    Adjust Consistency

    Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

  4. 12

    Frost the Cupcakes

    Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag or knife to frost them with the buttercream icing.

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