18+ Homemade Cupcake Recipe For Memorial Day From Scratch Dive Into Deliciousness!

Ingredients

Cupcake Batter:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Red and blue food coloring

Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3-4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
• Red and blue sprinkles

Instructions

Cupcake Batter:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy.
4. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Slowly add in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract.
6. Divide the batter evenly into two bowls.
7. Add red food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to the other, mixing until the desired color is achieved.
8. Spoon the batter into the lined muffin tin, alternating between red and blue for a fun and festive look.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting.

Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth.
2. Add in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Mix in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
4. If the frosting is too thick, add in another tablespoon of heavy cream until you reach your desired consistency.
5. Spoon the frosting into a piping bag and pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.
6. Top with red and blue sprinkles for a patriotic touch.

Enjoy!