The jimmies made them extra special and springy looking, and who doesn't like jimmies anyway? I have to admit though, it wasn't just the kids and babies eating these as I've had more than my share.
Makes 24 mini cupcakes
Ingredients:
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
3/4 c. sugar
6 T. unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 t. vanilla extract
1/3 c. whole milk
vanilla buttercream (recipe follows)
assorted jimmies or sprinkles
How:
Preheat your oven to 350 F and line a 24 cup mini muffin tin with liners.
Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the sugar and butter on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until combined. Add the flour in three additions, alternating with the milk in 2 additions, beating on low speed until just combined. Beat using a medium-high speed until no traces of flour remain, but do not over beat.
Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Bake until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Let them cool in the pan on a rack for 4 minutes, then remove the cupcakes to the rack and let cook completely, about an hour. Frost and serve.
Vanilla Buttercream
Ingredients:
1 lb. powdered sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter, room temperature
1/3 c. whole milk
1 t. vanilla extract
1/4 t. almond extract
How:
Mix the powdered sugar, shortening and butter in an electric mixer using the paddle attachment. Add the milk slowly until the frosting reaches the desired consistency. Mix in the vanilla and almond extract until combined.
cupcake recipe from Shelly Kaldunski's Cupcakes
frosting recipe adapted from my mother's recipe
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Those are really cute Lauren. Happy Birthday to you little lady :)
ReplyDeleteCute and sweet!! ♥
ReplyDeleteSuch cute little cupcakes, perfectly bite size (for me that is!)
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! I don't know about you but I like mini desserts too!! haha!
ReplyDeleteJust wondering... did you always call "jimmies" jimmies? I thought that was a regional thing, as I've always called them sprinkles!
ReplyDeletebeautiful looking cup cakes . I like how simple ingredients you used .. :)
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I'm sure these were a BIG hit at the party :) Happy B-day to your itty-bitty!
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet :) Happy Birthday to your little one!
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty! Happy Birthday to your daughter!
ReplyDeletetoo cute!
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