Ingredients and Weight:
- Butter, unsalted, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (285g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Milk, room temperature: 1 cup (240ml)
- Green food coloring: 1-2 drops
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Add 1-2 drops of green food coloring and mix until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per cupcake
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy cupcakes with a festive green color and a hint of vanilla flavor.
- Perfect for a Christmas-themed party or dessert table.
User Comments:
- "These cupcakes were absolutely delicious! They were so moist and the green color was perfect for Christmas."
- "My kids loved these cupcakes! They're the perfect size for a little treat."
- "I made these cupcakes for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To make the cupcakes even more festive, you can pipe on some white frosting to look like snow or add some sprinkles to resemble Christmas lights.
- If you don't have green food coloring, you can use a few drops of red and yellow food coloring to create a festive hue.
- Be sure not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
