Cherry Blossom Cupcakes
Indulge in the essence of spring with Cherry Blossom Cupcakes, where sweet cherry meets light vanilla in a delightful symphony of flavors. These stunning pink treats not only look beautiful but also promise an irresistible taste experience that will brighten any occasion. Perfect for celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup cherry preserves
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter until smooth, then gradually add sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in cherry preserves.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream to soft peaks, gradually mixing in powdered sugar to desired sweetness.
- Once cupcakes are cool, pipe or spread frosting on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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