KING CAKE CUPCAKES
Less yeasty and more cake-like than king cake, these quick cakes get you the vanilla-nutmeg-lemon-buttermilk flavor and fun colors of a traditional king cake - without waiting around for a yeasted dough to rise.
Provided by thehungryscientist
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper cup liners.
- Stir together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Cream butter, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Alternately add half of the flour mixture, all the buttermilk, and remaining flour mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full, and smooth tops with the back of a spoon.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make frosting. Blend cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar to reach a spreading consistency.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with luster dust and sanding sugars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 201.1 mg, Sugar 43.5 g
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Darci jolley
[email protected]These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.
Si Saruf
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the festive colors and the delicious flavor.
Triston Aaron
[email protected]These cupcakes were so good! I made them for my friends and they all raved about them. The frosting was especially delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Bismillah Khan
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive Mardi Gras treat.
Noe
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my Mardi Gras party and they were a huge hit! The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again next year.
Sarah Wardell
[email protected]These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.
Nabibax Mari
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the festive colors and the delicious flavor.
Jennifer Smith
[email protected]These cupcakes were so good! I made them for my friends and they all raved about them. The frosting was especially delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Harold Pollard
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive Mardi Gras treat.
Nicole Noble
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my Mardi Gras party! They were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.