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Firework Cupcakes with Surprise Inside

Deliciously festive cupcakes filled with colorful sprinkles that create a fun surprise when bitten into.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Surprise Filling
  • 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles
Frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • food coloring optional for decoration

Method
 

Prepare the Cupcake Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fill and Bake
  1. Spoon a small amount of batter into each cupcake liner, filling them about 1/3 full.
  2. Add a tablespoon of colorful sprinkles on top of the batter in each liner.
  3. Top with more batter until the liners are about 2/3 full.
  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until the desired consistency is reached.
  3. If desired, add food coloring to achieve a festive look.
Frost and Serve
  1. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the prepared frosting.
  2. Decorate with additional sprinkles if desired.
  3. Serve and enjoy the surprise inside!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cupcakes are perfect for parties and celebrations, adding a fun twist to traditional cupcakes.

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