Description
These gourmet cupcakes offer a luxurious twist on the classic treat, delivering a moist, tender crumb paired with a rich and fluffy buttercream frosting. Crafted with high-quality ingredients and careful technique, these cupcakes are perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence. With options to customize flavors and decorations, you’ll love how approachable yet impressive this recipe is.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk, room temperature
2. For the buttercream frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, beating well.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth.
- Frost cupcakes using a piping bag or knife, decorate as desired.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Don’t overmix the batter once flour is added.
- Customize frosting with different extracts or add zest for flavor.
- Store cupcakes in airtight containers to keep fresh.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Baking
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: American