Description
Sugar Plum Fairy Cupcakes are a whimsical delight that captures the magic of the holiday season. Fluffy and enchanting, they’re perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp sugar plum extract (or vanilla)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Food coloring (optional)
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. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together unsalted butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in sugar plum extract.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- For the frosting: Beat together powdered sugar and unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream until you reach the desired consistency. Add food coloring if desired.
- Once cupcakes are cooled, frost as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - Substitute vanilla extract with almond or hazelnut for an alternate flavor. - Add colorful sprinkles or edible glitter on top of the frosting for extra festive flair.