Pastel Star Cupcakes 🧁🌟
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
1 1/2 tsp baking powder 🥄
1/4 tsp salt 🧂
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
2 large eggs 🥚
2 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
1/2 cup whole milk 🥛
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting) 🧈
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 🍚
2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting) 🍦
2-3 tbsp milk (for frosting) 🥛
Food coloring in pastel shades 🎨
Star-shaped sprinkles ⭐
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Let's get that muffin tin lined with some cheerful cupcake liners!
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This will be the base of our delicious cupcakes!
3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until it's light and fluffy—this is where the magic starts!
4. Add the eggs one at a time, making sure to beat well after each addition. We're looking for pure, fluffy goodness!
5. Stir in the vanilla extract for that warm, inviting flavor.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until everything is just combined. Don't overmix!
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. They need room to rise and shine!
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The smell will be incredible!
9. Let your cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Patience is a virtue!
10. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until it’s creamy and smooth, like a dream!
11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until everything is combined. Don’t rush; we've got this!
12. Add the vanilla extract and 2 tbsp of milk, then increase the speed to medium and beat until it’s light and fluffy. Heaven in a bowl!
13. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and add food coloring to create those delightful pastel shades.
14. Once your cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with that beautiful pastel-colored frosting and top with star-shaped sprinkles for a fun touch!
Enjoy your colorful and delicious Pastel Star Cupcakes! 🧁🌟