1-2-3-4 Cupcakes Recipe

Name: 1-2-3-4 Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups white granulated sugar; 1 cup milk; 3 cups Swans Down(R) Cake Flour sifted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 3 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar 1 lb. box; 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, softened; 4 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups white granulated sugar
1 cup milk
3 cups Swans Down(R) Cake Flour sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar 1 lb. box
1/2 cup butter 1 stick, softened
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 . Place baking cups in cupcake pan. Sift Swans Down Flour and measure, add baking powder and salt. Sift again; set aside. Cream butter. Gradually add sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time to mixture, beating until just blended.
2
Add extracts to milk. Add flour mixture alternately with milk starting with flour mixture, beating at low speed, just until batter is blended. (Do not overbeat; this can yield a dry cake.) Spoon batter with ladle into prepared baking cups; approximately two-thirds full.
3
Bake at 350 for approximately 12 minutes or until golden brown and tester inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove and finish cooling on racks.
4
Butter Cream Frosting: In large bowl with electric mixer at low speed, combine sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. Beat at medium speed 1 to 2 minutes until creamy. If desired, add more milk until frosting is spreading consistency.
5
When cupcakes are completely cool, frost with Buttercream Frosting.

2254

kcal

Calories

Fat

364

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups white granulated sugar, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, 1-2-3-4 Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

1-2-3-4 Cupcakes

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