Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Gold food coloring
- Edible glitter and sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until batter is smooth.
- Divide batter into bowls, tint with gold food coloring, then fill cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool thoroughly.
- Frost with golden frosting, styled to resemble flowing hair, and decorate with edible glitter.
Notes
- Use a piping bag with a star tip to create flowing hair effects.
- For extra sparkle, add edible shimmer dust to the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fairy-tale inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
