Pretty in Pink Cupcakes

I wanted to share another cupcake recipe I made for the video.  These cupcakes were inspired by my own childhood memories–the kid in the candy shop. We all have those kind of memories, right?  I actually got these metallic shimmery pink gum balls at The Sweet Factory. How about that!

Magnolia Bakery’s Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

You’ll Need:

• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 2 (1/2 cup-12 capacity) cupcake tins with paper liners.
2. In a small bowl, combine the flours. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth. Add the sugar gradually and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Add the dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with the milk and vanilla. With each addition, beat until the ingredients are incorporated, but be sure not to over beat. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl to make sure the ingredients are well blended.
5. Carefully spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 3/4 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean.
6. Cool the cupcakes in tins for 15 minutes. Remove from the tins and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Sprinkles Cupcakes Vanilla Frosting Recipe

You’ll Need:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine butter, sugar, and salt. Beat until blended.
2. Add the milk and vanilla and beat for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until smooth and creamy.