Description
Festive cupcakes merging vanilla and chocolate flavors, topped with vibrant sprinkles that resemble holiday lights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Milk
- ½ cup Cocoa Powder
- Colored Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the milk and the flour mixture, alternating until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cool, frost with icing and sprinkle on the colored decorations.
Notes
Consider using whole wheat flour or natural sweeteners for a healthier version. Make sure to cool cupcakes before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cupcakes, holiday, dessert, festive, baking
