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Snowflake Cupcakes

Delightful and festive cupcakes with a soft, fluffy texture and sweet buttery flavor, perfect for winter celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure to soften for easy mixing.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt
For Decoration
  • Powdered sugar for dusting Use a sifter for even dusting.
  • Buttercream frosting Frost after cupcakes cool.
  • Decorative snowflake sprinkles Add for festive touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add this into the wet mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
  6. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with buttercream frosting and decorate with snowflake sprinkles and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

Keep your Snowflake Cupcakes fresh by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week.