Description
Vanilla Buttercream Graduation Cupcakes are the ultimate sweet treat to celebrate your hard-earned achievements. With their soft, fluffy texture and rich, creamy vanilla buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for graduation parties or any festive occasion. Adorned with colorful sprinkles or tiny graduation caps, they will not only delight your taste buds but also impress your guests. Whip up a batch and make your celebration unforgettable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ? cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- For the Buttercream Frosting:
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; add milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg