Create The Perfect Birthday Cake Cupcake Recipe

July 01, 2023 Post a Comment

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Nothing says 'Happy Birthday' quite like a delicious cupcake. Whether you're looking for a creative cupcake for a special birthday celebration or just a fun treat to make for family and friends, these birthday cake cupcakes are sure to be a hit. With a moist and fluffy yellow cake topped with bright and creamy frosting, each cupcake is as delicious as it is beautiful. Plus, these cupcakes are easy to make and require just a few basic ingredients. With a few simple steps and a few minutes of baking time, you'll have a batch of delicious and festive birthday cake cupcakes that will be the perfect way to celebrate.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-count muffin tins with cupcake liners. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Beat until just combined. Add the vanilla extract and rainbow sprinkles and mix until just incorporated.

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and beat until incorporated.

Step 3: Decorate the Cupcakes

Using a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Top with rainbow sprinkles, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake

Calories: 420

Total Fat: 18 g

Saturated Fat: 11 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 81 mg

Sodium: 314 mg

Total Carbohydrates: 58 g

Dietary Fiber: 1 g

Sugars: 40 g

Protein: 4 g