Description
Love Bug Cupcakes are whimsical treats that blend delightful flavors and charming designs, perfect for any celebration. With fluffy vanilla cake topped with creamy frosting and adorned with colorful sprinkles, these cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with a mixture of powdered sugar, butter, and cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg