Description
Delicious, fluffy cupcakes reminiscent of the famous Magnolia Bakery, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour (170 gm)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk (125 ml)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (61.3 gm)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115 gm)
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar (150 gm)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (115 gm)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (224 gm)
- 3 tablespoons whole milk (45 ml)
- 1 drop red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners and set it aside.
- Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Combine the whole milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract in a separate small bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the egg whites until fully incorporated.
- Add half of the wet ingredients, followed by half of the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is incorporated.
- Repeat with the second half of the wet and dry mixtures until the batter is silky.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the tops spring back when touched.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Combine the butter and powdered sugar in a bowl and beat until crumbly.
- Add in the whole milk and the second teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Mix in a drop of red gel food coloring until your desired shade is achieved.
- Fill a piping bag with icing and frost the cooled cupcakes in a circular motion.
Notes
For a fun activity, set up a cupcake decorating bar with various toppings for family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cupcakes, baking, dessert, Magnolia Bakery, fluffy, frosting