Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 2-3 drops yellow gel food coloring
- Optional: edible gold flakes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cupcake pan with colorful cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in the yellow gel food coloring until the batter reaches a vibrant hue.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Start and end with dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vivid yellow color without watering down the batter.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before applying frosting to prevent melting.
- Decorate with edible gold flakes for a superhero-inspired aesthetic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
