Description
These delightful mini cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to afternoon snacks. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: sprinkles or mini chocolate chips
Frosting (optional):
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare cupcake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until blended. Fold in sprinkles or mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake the mini cupcakes: Fill each liner about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt, and beat until fluffy. Pipe or spread onto cooled mini cupcakes.
Notes
- Add a drop of food coloring to the frosting for a festive touch.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cupcake
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
