Ingredients
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For the cupcakes:
1/4 cup softened butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon milk
For the icing:
1/3 cup softened butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 drop food gel coloring
1/4 cup sprinkles
1 teaspoon milk (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a muffin tin with cupcake cases.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add an egg and vanilla extract, then gradually incorporate the flour and baking powder. Finally, mix in the milk.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- For the icing, beat the softened butter until creamy and fluffy. Slowly add powdered sugar, and if needed, incorporate a splash of milk to achieve the desired consistency. Divide the icing into three bowls and add a drop of food coloring to each bowl. Transfer each colored icing into a piping bag with a star nozzle.
- Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe the colored icing onto each cupcake in a swirl pattern. Finish by sprinkling with your favorite sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sweet Treats