What are Cupcakes?
Cupcakes are small, tasty snack cakes that are favored for their portability and portion-control. They are batter cakes baked in a cup-shaped foil or temperature resistant paper.1
A cupcake can be prepared from a variety of formulations and can be decorated with cream and icings. Its composition is not that different from traditional high-ratio layer cakes. The only difference is the cupcakes higher batter viscosity, an important aspect for better processing and baking tolerances.
To make a, 🧁👩🍳cupcakes you will need the following
Fixings:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
1 teaspoon baking powder 🥄
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🥄
1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 🧈
1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
2 large eggs, at room temperature 🥚🥚
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🌿
1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature 🥛
Guidelines:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) 🔥. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
2️⃣ In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3️⃣ In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4️⃣ Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5️⃣ Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed until just combined.
6️⃣ Add the milk and beat until just combined.
7️⃣ Add the remaining flour mixture and beat on low speed until just combined.
8️⃣ Fill the muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
9️⃣ Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
🔟 Remove the cupcakes from the oven and cool them completely on a wire rack.
1️⃣1️⃣ Once the cupcakes have cooled, you can frost them with your favorite frosting and decorate as desired. 🎂🎉
Enjoy your homemade cupcakes! 😋🧁
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