The Best Birthday Cupcakes
Celebrate any special occasion with "The Best Birthday Cupcakes," a foolproof recipe designed to delight kids and adults alike! These fluffy, moist cupcakes are made from a simple yet flavorful batter blending classic pantry staples like all-purpose flour, creamy unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract. Topped with a luscious, homemade vanilla buttercream frosting and colorful sprinkles, they’re as festive as they are delicious. Ready in under 40 minutes, these crowd-pleasers are perfect for birthdays, parties, or any time you’re craving a sweet treat. Whether you’re piping intricate designs or keeping it simple, these cupcakes deliver bakery-quality results from the comfort of your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 0.5 cup sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and use an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla extract, and eggs.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, beating on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cupcakes cool, prepare the vanilla buttercream frosting: In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter on medium speed until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed until incorporated.
Add heavy cream (or milk) and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, use a piping bag or spatula to decorate with the buttercream frosting.
Top the cupcakes with sprinkles for a festive touch.
Serve and enjoy your delicious birthday cupcakes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 347.0 g | 445% | |
| Saturated Fat | 200.2 g | 1001% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1213 mg | 404% | |
| Sodium | 1531 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 874.6 g | 318% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 727.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 588 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
