Description
These Glitter Frosting Cupcakes are delightful, colorful treats featuring a moist vanilla base topped with smooth buttercream frosting adorned with edible glitter, perfect for adding sparkle to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Food coloring (optional)
- Edible glitter or luster dust for decoration
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Additional edible glitter or sanding sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly to distribute the leavening agents evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which ensures a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, followed by mixing in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in two additions, alternating with the whole milk. Mix each addition just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Fill Cupcake Liners and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, about one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk. Continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, adding extra cream or milk if needed. Add food coloring if desired.
- Decorate Cupcakes: Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or a spatula for even application. Immediately sprinkle edible glitter or sanding sugar over the frosting to add sparkle while the frosting is still soft.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without thinning the frosting consistency.
- Ensure the edible glitter used is labeled food-grade and safe for consumption.
- These cupcakes are ideal for birthdays, parties, or any themed events requiring a bit of sparkle.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
