Description
These mini cupcakes are a delightful bite-sized dessert perfect for kids’ parties or dessert platters. Soft, fluffy, and easy to make, they can be customized with your favorite frostings and toppings for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Optional
- Frosting of choice (buttercream, cream cheese, or store-bought)
- Sprinkles or toppings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a larger bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cupcake texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated to build flavor and moisture.
- Combine Batter: Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cupcakes.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the mini muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow space for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely before adding frosting and decorations to prevent melting and sliding.
Notes
- This base mini cupcake recipe can be easily flavored with additions like lemon zest, cocoa powder, or almond extract to suit your taste preferences.
- Perfect for kids’ parties or as part of a dessert platter, mini cupcakes offer a fun-sized indulgence.
- Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain freshness, or refrigerate for longer keeping.
