07/02/2025
Velvety Comfort Cupcakes
Ingredients:
Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup sour cream
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Prepare Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 min. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, mixing well.
3. In a small bowl, mix buttermilk and sour cream. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk mixture to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour (three additions of flour, two of liquid), mixing until just combined.
4. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each ⅔ full. Bake 18-22 min until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 min, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
5. Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, about 2 min. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low until combined. Add vanilla, salt, and 1 tbsp heavy cream. Beat on medium-high until velvety and spreadable, about 2 min, adding more cream if needed.
6. Assemble: Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of edible glitter or white chocolate shavings for a comforting, elegant touch.
Time: 45 min (plus cooling) | Servings: 12 cupcakes | Calories: ~380 kcal per cupcake
Key Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Buttermilk
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- ¼ cup Sour Cream