Who Said You Need To Pay $4 For A Cupcake When You Can Make Your Own? Recipe

Name: Who Said You Need To Pay $4 For A Cupcake When You Can Make Your Own?
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 6 unsalted butter softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 cup sour cream i used reduced fat- cuts the calories/fat, but still keeps the yumminess factor!; 1 cup milk i used 1%, but anything is fine!; 3 egg whites from large eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups chocolate frosting creamy dark, recipe below; 1/2 cup fresh raspberries; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder i used Ghiradelli brand; 3 tablespoons butter melted; 2 cups confectioner's sugar sifted; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 tablespoons milk i used 1%

Servings: persons

2 cups all purpose flour
6 unsalted butter softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream i used reduced fat- cuts the calories/fat, but still keeps the yumminess factor!
1 cup milk i used 1%, but anything is fine!
3 egg whites from large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups chocolate frosting creamy dark, recipe below
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder i used Ghiradelli brand
3 tablespoons butter melted
2 cups confectioner's sugar sifted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons milk i used 1%

1
In a small bowl sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl cream together sugar and softened butter. Add half the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined (do not overmix otherwise cakes will come out firm). Add milk and egg whites and continue to beat on low until all combined. Scrape sides of bowl. Add remaining flour mix and mix on low until everything is blended. Stir in vanilla using a spatula.
3
If using babycakes machine, add 2 tbsp of batter into each cup and bake as instructed. If using conventional oven, add 2 tbsp batter to each mini cupcake pan cups and bake at about 350 degrees for 10 -15 minutes, or until golden brown.
4
Cool on a rack for 10-15 minutes. Pipe on frosting and top with a raspberry and its ready!
5
In a large boil mix together the melted butter and cocoa powder. Using a handmixer, blend together mixture with sugar until its all incorporated. Add 1 tbsp at a time of milk. Add more or less milk depending on desired thickness. I added about 3 tbsp and it was thick and creamy. Stir in the vanilla.

2759

kcal

Calories

181

Fat

265

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all purpose flour, 6 unsalted butter softened, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

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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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