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Birthday Cupcakes Recipe

Birthday Cupcakes Recipe
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These Birthday Cupcakes are a delightful treat perfect for any celebration. Moist and fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy buttercream frosting and colorful rainbow sprinkles.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Additional:

  • 1 batch buttercream frosting
  • Rainbow sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the tin: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Stir in the sour cream, then add the dry ingredients in two additions, alternating with the milk.
  6. Bake: Divide the batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
  7. Frost and decorate: Let the cupcakes cool, then frost with buttercream and top with sprinkles.

Notes

  • These cupcakes can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Buttercream can be tinted with food coloring for themed parties.

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