Cupcakes, bite-sized morsels of joy, are the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a party, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these delightful creations are sure to bring a smile to your face. With a variety of recipes to choose from, this article offers something for everyone, from classic vanilla cupcakes to decadent chocolate ganache-filled delights. Learn how to make moist and fluffy cupcakes from scratch, complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect buttercream frosting, essential for any cupcake lover. For those seeking a gluten-free option, this article also provides a delicious gluten-free cupcake recipe that is just as scrumptious as the traditional version. Ready your mixing bowls and preheat your oven, because it's time to embark on a delightful journey into the world of homemade cupcakes!
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VANILLA CUPCAKES FROM SCRATCH
A quick and easy recipe for cupcakes from scratch! Frost as desired after cupcakes have cooled.
Provided by Janine S.
Categories Desserts Cakes Yellow Cake Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl.
- Beat sugar, butter, and shortening together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in flour mixture. Add milk mixture and beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to high and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Fill the prepared muffin cups 1/2 full with batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 182.6 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
POUND CAKE CUPCAKES
An easy, yummy, pound cake in cupcake form. I got this recipe out of a Southern Living magazine and modified it a little. Enjoy!
Provided by BrandyA
Categories Desserts Cakes Pound Cake Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat butter and cream cheese together until creamy; add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating until each one is blended. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream, beating until blended.
- Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 77.9 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
RED VELVET CUPCAKES
This mini version of the classic Red Velvet Cake is one of the more popular offerings in bakeries all across the country. Whip up a batch this holiday season or anytime of the year.
Provided by McCormick Spice
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips McCormick®
Time 40m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in sour cream, milk, food color and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until just blended. Do not overbeat. Spoon batter into 30 paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full.
- Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely. Frost with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting.
- Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese, softened, butter, sour cream and McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 28.3 g
THE BEST HOMEMADE CUPCAKES
After trying and tweaking multiple recipes, I've created one that works beautifully. These are super moist, delicious homemade cupcakes. Top with your favorite frosting and enjoy! Our children devour these, even without icing!
Provided by OzGal
Categories Desserts Cakes Yellow Cake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
- Combine sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk eggs together in a second bowl for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Beat milk, oil, and vanilla extract together in another large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until incorporated. Add the flour mixture in increments, making sure it mixes in well. Fold in eggs. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 127 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
Chocolate cupcakes are the ultimate party food. Make some for your next party!
Provided by Ladan M Miller
Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes Chocolate
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost with your favorite frosting when cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
Sour cream adds rich flavor and tender texture to these classic chocolate cupcakes. ...MORE+ LESS-
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 36 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups. In large bowl, beat all cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each 1/2 full.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan; place on cooling rack. Cool completely.
- In medium bowl, beat all frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. Spread frosting over cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : @id https, Calories 240, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 160 mg
CUPCAKE RECIPE
Bake these easy vanilla cupcakes in just 35 minutes. Perfect for birthdays, picnics or whenever you fancy a sweet treat, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and fill a 12 cupcake tray with cases.
- Using an electric whisk beat 110g softened butter and 110g golden caster sugar together until pale and fluffy then whisk in 2 large eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- Add ½ tsp vanilla extract, 110g self-raising flour and a pinch of salt, whisk until just combined then spoon the mixture into the cupcake cases.
- Bake for 15 mins until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the middle of each cake comes out clean. Leave to cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the buttercream, whisk 150g softened butter until super soft then add 300g icing sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk together until smooth (start off slowly to avoid an icing sugar cloud) then beat in 3 tbsp milk.
- If wanting to colour, stir in the food colouring now. Spoon or pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 34 grams sugar, Fiber 0.4 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help ensure that your cupcakes mix together evenly.
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better your cupcakes will taste.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your cupcakes tough and dense.
- Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full. This will help prevent the cupcakes from overflowing and making a mess in your oven.
- Bake the cupcakes in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that they bake evenly.
- Test the cupcakes for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cupcakes are done.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you're sure to make delicious cupcakes from scratch that will impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!
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