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mother’s day cupcakes

Mother’s Day Cupcakes 💐🧁

Treat Mom to these soft, sweet cupcakes—because she deserves the best! 💕🧁✨
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk

For the Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pink food coloring optional
  • Sprinkles or edible flowers for decoration

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until combined.
  • Divide batter evenly among liners and bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

For the Frosting:

  • Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  • Mix in vanilla and milk, beating until fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
  • Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles or edible flowers.

Notes

Estimated Cost: ~$8-12
(Depends on ingredient brands and decorations.)