The Perfect Cupcakes (SO EASY)
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4.8
The Perfect Cupcakes (SO EASY)
Description
The Perfect Cupcakes use classic baking ingredients to create tender cakes with a moist crumb. Eggs and sugar are thoroughly whisked before gently folding in sifted dry ingredients and buttermilk in stages, which helps maintain a delicate texture. Baking at 350°F yields cupcakes with a firm top and soft interior. The frosting combines cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla to form a creamy chocolate topping that is smooth enough to pipe for decoration. These cupcakes hold their shape well and provide a balanced chocolate flavor complemented by the lightly sweetened cake beneath.
These cupcakes are suitable for serving at parties or casual gatherings and can be decorated as desired. The methodical layering of dry and wet ingredients helps ensure consistent results. The frosting is prepared separately after baking to maintain freshness and ease of assembly.
Ingredients
Cupcake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 4 egg
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
Cupcake Frosting
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Cupcakes
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk eggs with sugar on medium speed until smooth. Add in canola oil and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and baking soda together. Stir to combine. Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the stand mixer bowl with wet ingredients. Mix on medium speed only until just combined.
- Add in 1/3 of the buttermilk. Whisk on medium speed, continuing to add the remaining flour and buttermilk in thirds until you run out.
- Pour cupcake batter into molds. Bake cupcakes at 350°F for about 13 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cupcake Frosting
- Clean out any remaining batter from the stand mixer bowl. Add in softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
- Slowly mix in powdered sugar on medium speed until smooth.
- Transfer cream cheese frosting into a piping bag and decorate your cupcakes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 428IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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