Description
Easter Cupcakes are delightful, fluffy treats that capture the essence of spring with their pastel colors and festive toppings. These easy-to-make cupcakes bring joy to any gathering, making them perfect for Easter celebrations or family get-togethers. With a rich buttery flavor and customizable decorations, these cupcakes are an invitation to create sweet memories in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until smooth; gradually add sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Alternate mixing in dry ingredients and milk until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 34mg