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Close-up of a vanilla cupcake with white frosting and colorful sprinkles, perfect easter cupcake ideas

Easter Cupcakes

Simple and festive cupcakes perfect for Easter celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • food coloring pastel colors for Easter
  • sprinkles Easter-themed

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  7. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  8. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint with food coloring.
  9. Frost the cupcakes and decorate with Easter-themed sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 35gVitamin A: 450IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a fun twist, add a small chocolate egg on top of each cupcake before serving.

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