Beautiful Flower Cupcakes for Spring Parties
Gotta Try These Flower Cupcakes are soft vanilla cupcakes topped with beautifully piped buttercream flowers, perfect for spring celebrations and special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup unsalted butter for frosting softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Gel food coloring assorted colors
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tin with liners.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until combined.
6. Fill liners two-thirds full and bake 18 to 22 minutes.
7. Cool completely.
8. Beat butter for frosting until smooth.
9. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream until fluffy.
10. Tint frosting and pipe flowers using desired piping tips.
Notes
Use gel coloring for vibrant petals. Chill frosting briefly if too soft. Decorate cupcakes only after they are fully cooled.