These cupcakes were so easy to make, having a poorly 4 year old at home who wanted to do some baking I thought these would be the best option and trying to make someone better as they have the most spectacular end result.
I use a great recipe from the Hummingbird Bakery for their vanilla cupcakes, this has never failed and lasts for quite a few days unlike others I have tried that can go quite dry.
Ingredients
For the topping
- 250g icing sugar, sifted
- 80g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 25ml whole milk
- a couple of drops of vanilla extract
- chocolate curls to decorate (just a handful)
- Preheat the oven to 180°C
- Put the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and butter in a freestanding electric mixer with a paddle attachment (or use a handheld electric whisk as I do) and beat on slow speed until you get a sandy consistency and everything is combined. Gradually pour in half the milk and beat until the milk is just incorporated.
- Whisk the egg, vanilla extract and remaining milk together in a separate bowl then pour into the flour mixture and continue beating until just incorporated. Continue mixing for a couple more minutes until the mixture is smooth. Do not over mix.
- Spoon the mixture into the paper cases until two-thirds full and bake in the preheated oven for 22 minutes, or until light golden and the sponge bounces back when touched.
- A skewer inserted in the centre should come out clean. Leave the cupcakes to cool slightly in the tray before turning out onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- When the cupcakes are cold, using a piping bag swirl the icing onto the top of the cupcakes (this takes a bit of practice) and then gently sprinkle over some chocolate sprinkles.
- Beat the icing sugar and butter together in a freestanding electric mixer with a paddle attachment (or use a handheld electric whisk) on medium-slow speed until the mixture comes together and is well mixed.
- Turn the mixer down to slow speed. Combine the milk and vanilla extract in a separate bowl, then add to the butter. Once all the milk has been incorporated, turn the mixer up to high speed.
- Continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy
This recipe makes 12
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