Jul 14 2026

1 Cupcake Recipe

Time45m
Serves1

Make 1 Cupcake Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Optional Toppings

Method

Preparing the Batter

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until fully combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Baking the Cupcake

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Prepare Cupcake Liners

    Line a cupcake pan with one cupcake liner.

  3. 7

    Fill Cupcake Liner

    Pour the batter into the cupcake liner until it is about 2/3 full.

  4. 8

    Bake

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

  5. 9

    Cool

    Remove the cupcake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting the Cupcake

  1. 10

    Frosting

    Once the cupcake is completely cool, spread the frosting on top of the cupcake using a knife or spatula.

  2. 11

    Adding Sprinkles

    Sprinkle with your desired amount of sprinkles on top of the frosting.

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