Fancy Cream Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Fancy Cream Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 4 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup 2% milk; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 4 to 5 drops red food coloring, optional; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
4 to 5 drops red food coloring, optional
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
2
Fill paper or foil-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For filling, beat cream in a chilled small bowl until it begins to thicken. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and food coloring if desired until stiff peaks form. Beat in almond extract.
4
Cut a 1-in. cone shape from the center of each cupcake; set cone aside. Fill indentation with filling. Cut each cone in half from top to bottom; place two halves on filling for butterfly wings. If desired, pipe a thin strip of filling between wings for butterfly body if desired.

806

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 4 egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Fancy Cream 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.

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