Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring
- 1 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Add red food coloring to achieve desired color.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
- Decorate with frosting and sprinkles.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
- Use different colors of food coloring for variety.
- Try adding chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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