Sugar Plum Fairy Cupcakes
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Sugar Plum Fairy Cupcakes, perfect for festive gatherings! These fluffy, moist cupcakes infused with spiced plum and vanilla are topped with a creamy frosting that sparkles like fresh snow. Each bite offers a magical blend of sweetness and warmth, making them an enchanting treat for your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried plums (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fold in chopped dried plums evenly into the batter.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg