Frozen-Themed Cupcakes
Frozen-Themed Cupcakes are a delightful treat that evokes childhood nostalgia and the magic of winter. With fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with icy blue buttercream and sparkling sugar snowflakes, these enchanting desserts are perfect for birthday parties or cozy movie nights. Easy to make and visually stunning, they promise to impress guests of all ages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Blue food coloring (to desired shade)
- Sparkling sugar (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until light and fluffy; gradually add sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing; stir in vanilla and milk until combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into liners (fill 2/3 full) and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg