Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of these Sugar Plum Fairy Cupcakes, featuring a fluffy vanilla base topped with creamy frosting and sparkling sugar—a perfect treat for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
- Sparkling sugar or edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while alternating with milk. Mix just until combined.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
- In a bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until creamy.
- Add milk or cream gradually until you achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Decorate cooled cupcakes with frosting and sprinkle with sparkling sugar or edible glitter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavor extracts like almond or lemon for added variety. For extra festive flair, add colorful sprinkles to the frosting before serving.