Elegant Pastel Yellow Cupcakes with Floral Details
Daffodil cupcakes are bright spring buttercream cupcakes decorated with yellow petal frosting and a raised center to resemble blooming daffodils.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 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
1 tablespoon lemon zest optional
3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup unsalted butter for frosting softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Yellow and golden gel food coloring
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 and lemon zest.
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 and cream until fluffy.
10. Tint frosting, pipe petals, and add raised centers.
Notes
Use gel coloring for vibrant petals. Chill frosting briefly if too soft. Decorate cupcakes only after they are fully cooled.