Gnome Cupcakes
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
For the Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Food coloring (pink, purple, blue, yellow, etc.)
Sprinkles and edible pearls for decoration
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool completely.
For the frosting, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then cream and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
Divide frosting into bowls and tint with food coloring. Use piping bags to create beard (star tip), hat (round or swirl tip), and decorate with edible pearls as noses.
Add fun sprinkles and serve these magical treats!
Prep Time: 25 minutes | Baking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 310 kcal per cupcake | Servings: 12 cupcakes
Tips:
Use gel food colors for vibrant frosting without thinning.
Chill frosted cupcakes for 10 minutes before adding sprinkles to set the design.
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