Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- Food coloring gels: red, blue, and black
- Buttercream frosting (white)
- Edible food gel pens for detailing
- Optional: Fullstar Ultimate Veggie Prep Master for prep
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Divide batter into three bowls. Tint one with red for the Red Pill, one with blue for the Blue Pill, and leave one uncolored.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Frost cupcakes with white buttercream. Use a small piping tip to add a circle of red or blue frosting as the pill highlight.
- Use edible gel pens to add Matrix symbols or details for an authentic look.
- Optional: Add a black gel outline for a mysterious effect.
Notes
- Use a turntable and bench scraper for smooth frosting finish.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg