Description
These Glitter Frosting Cupcakes are delightful American-style dessert treats featuring moist, fluffy cupcakes topped with creamy buttercream frosting and shimmering edible glitter for a festive sparkle. Perfect for holidays, parties, or any celebration, these cupcakes combine classic vanilla flavors with eye-catching decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Frosting and Decoration
- 1 batch buttercream frosting (about 2 cups)
- Edible glitter or shimmer dust for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners to ensure even baking and easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures the leavening is evenly distributed.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the batter.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients mixture and whole milk to the batter in three additions, starting and ending with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined to maintain batter aeration.
- Fold in Sour Cream: Gently fold in the sour cream to add moisture and tenderness without deflating the batter.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cupcakes are done.
- Cool: Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack to prevent frosting from melting.
- Frost and Decorate: Once completely cooled, frost the cupcakes with buttercream frosting using a piping bag or spatula, then sprinkle edible glitter or shimmer dust on top for a sparkling finish.
Notes
- Use different colors of edible glitter to create a more vibrant and festive look.
- Ensure cupcakes have fully cooled before frosting to prevent the icing from melting and sliding off.
- Buttercream frosting can be flavored or tinted with food coloring for added customization.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier taste and moist texture.
