Cupcakes With Buttercream Icing Recipe

Name: Cupcakes With Buttercream Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake mix; 4 ounces butter (softened); 4 ounces sugar; 2 medium eggs; 4 ounces self raising flour; 3 drops vanilla essence (optional); Buttercream Icing (Frosting); 6 ounces icing sugar; 3 ounces butter (softened); food coloring (amount as desired); milk (may not be needed); candy, for decoration

Servings: persons

Cake mix
4 ounces butter (softened)
4 ounces sugar
2 medium eggs
4 ounces self raising flour
3 drops vanilla essence (optional)
Buttercream Icing (Frosting)
6 ounces icing sugar
3 ounces butter (softened)
food coloring (amount as desired)
milk (may not be needed)
candy, for decoration

1
Put the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl, Cream together well using a fork.
2
Beat the two eggs in a seperate bowl, add to the butter and sugar and beat in with fork.
3
Sift flour into mixture and mix well.
4
Add vanilla essence if using and mix well.
5
Put 6 muffin cases into a bun tray and spoon the mixture evenly between the cases.
6
Cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 180degrees Celsius
7
Once they are finished allow to cool before icing.
8
Icing:.
9
Sift the icing sugar into a mixing bowl.
10
Add the butter and cream well with a fork.
11
Add food colouring to reach your desired colour.
12
If the icing is a little to thick to spread add a little milk to thin. Any type of milk works.
13
Spread the icing over the top of the cakes and decorate as desired.

1006

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake mix, 4 ounces butter (softened), 4 ounces sugar, 2 medium eggs, and more.

Yes, Cupcakes With Buttercream Icing 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.

Cupcakes With Buttercream Icing

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