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Birthday cupcakes with colorful frosting and party decorations

Delicious Birthday Cupcakes

Celebrate with these fun and festive birthday cupcakes that are sure to brighten up any party. With a soft, fluffy base and creamy frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for both kids and adults!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Cupcake Pan
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with batter and bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy and smooth.
  7. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles or other toppings of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Feel free to add food coloring to the frosting to match your party's theme!
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