Milk & Cereal Inspired Cupcakes
Ingredients
- Cake
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Garnish
- Lucky Charms, Fruity Pebbles or your preferred cereal
- Cocktail spoons
These colorful little treats will make all your childhood dreams come true.
Recipe by Ariana Feygin
Directions
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Heat oven to 350 F.
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Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a mixer. Add in the eggs one at a time. Add the baking powder, salt and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour and milk, alternating wet and dry until both are well incorporated.
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Add cupcake liners to a cupcake pan and scoop in the batter. Bake the cupcakes for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into each cupcake comes out clean. Cool completely.
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Using a mixer, whip together the powdered sugar and butter, thinning out the frosting to your desired consistency using the milk. Add vanilla and mix well.
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Frost the cupcakes and garnish with cereal and cocktail spoons.