Assorted Cupcakes Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cupcake Base
Frosting
Toppings (Optional)
Method
Cupcake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- 6
Fill Cupcake Liners
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool
Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Make Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy and well combined.
- 10
Add Color
If desired, add food coloring to achieve your preferred color.
Assembly
- 11
Frost the Cupcakes
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the prepared frosting.
- 12
Add Toppings
Top with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit as desired.
