Mini Cupcakes
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Mini Cupcakes
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These Mini Cupcakes are the perfect bite-sized treats! Choose vanilla or chocolate cake and top them with our delicious Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting.
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 large egg whites room temperature
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
For Chocolate Cupcakes
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
For Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam use seedless for a smoother frosting
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 drop red gel food coloring optional
- fresh raspberries optional garnish
- chocolate sprinkles optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.For Chocolate Cupcakes: Add 1/3 cup of cocoa powder to the flour mixture.
- Lightly whisk the egg whites together in a bowl, set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes on medium-high speed.
- Add the eggs to the mixture and beat on medium until incorporated.
- Mix in vanilla and sour cream until creamy. Scrape down sides of the bowl as needed.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients and alternate adding the buttermilk and milk in three additions with dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into lined mini muffin tins. Only fill the cups about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool before frosting.
For the Frosting
- In a stand mixer, mix the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add raspberry jam and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Add powdered sugar one cup at a time and mix until fully incorporated. The frosting should have semi-still peaks. If it gets too thick, add a little milk. If it is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Optional: For a brighter pink color, add 1 drop of red gel food coloring and mix to combine.
- Frost the cupcakes.
- Add raspberries and/or chocolate sprinkles if using.
Notes
- Try some of our other delicious frosting recipes:
- Funfetti Frosting
- Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- Peanut Butter Frosting
Nutrition Information
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Calories
118kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
37mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
136IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 72mini cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 136IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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