Description
Delicious and fluffy cupcakes inspired by the famous Magnolia Bakery recipe, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons whole milk (for frosting)
- 1 drop red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Combine the whole milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg whites and mix until fully incorporated.
- Alternate adding the dry and wet ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the tops spring back when touched lightly.
- Allow them to cool on a wire rack.
- Combine the room temperature butter and powdered sugar in a bowl for the frosting, then mix in the whole milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add a drop of red gel food coloring and mix until you reach the desired color.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag to create lovely swirls.
Notes
For a fun twist, consider variations like chocolate or fruit flavors. Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cupcakes, Magnolia Bakery, baking, dessert, sweet treats