Delightful Emoji Cupcakes
Delight your taste buds with these vibrant Emoji Cupcakes! Perfect for any occasion, each fluffy vanilla cupcake is topped with creamy buttercream frosting and decorated with playful emoji faces. These colorful treats are sure to bring smiles to both kids and adults alike, making them an ideal choice for birthday parties, graduations, or simply a sweet indulgence any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- Food coloring (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture alternately with milk; start and end with flour.
- Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat together powdered sugar and softened butter until creamy; add heavy cream and mix until smooth. Color as desired before decorating cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg