Colorful Pastel Cupcakes with Star Sprinkles
Bring a splash of color to your dessert table with these delightful pastel cupcakes! Perfect for any celebration, theyre as fun to make as they are to eat! 療
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– Food coloring pastel shades
For Frosting:
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 1 cup unsalted butter softened
– 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– Food coloring same pastel shades
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350F 175C. Line a cupcake tin with paper liners to prepare for your colorful creations.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together until they are well blended and ready to mingle with the other ingredients.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using a mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy; this should take about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
5. Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth and free from lumps.
6. Divide the batter into several small bowls, and add a few drops of your chosen pastel food coloring to each bowl. Use a spatula to mix until the colors are even.
7. Begin spooning the colorful batter into the cupcake liners, layering the colors in a fun and creative way for a whimsical look.
8. Bake your cupcakes in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes. They are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
9. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, mixing until you achieve a smooth and fluffy consistency. Adjust the texture by adding more cream if desired.
10. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag to frost them lavishly. Decorate with colorful star sprinkles or star-shaped decorations for an added touch of fun.
11. Serve and enjoy your magical pastel cupcakes with family and friends!
Nutritional Information: Each cupcake contains approximately 180 calories, 7g fat, 28g carbohydrates, and 2g protein.
Time: Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes