Sweetheart Cupcakes for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
• Butter, unsalted, softened: 1/2 cup (113g)
• Large eggs: 2
• Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
• Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons (10ml)
• Red food coloring: 1/4 teaspoon (1.2ml) (optional, for a festive touch)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

15-18 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 8 cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring and stir until the desired shade is achieved.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

Per cupcake (without frosting):

• Calories: 200
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Light and fluffy texture
• Moist and flavorful
• Perfect for Valentine's Day or any other festive occasion

User Comments:

• "These cupcakes were so easy to make and turned out perfectly! They were moist and delicious."
• "The red food coloring added a festive touch that made these cupcakes perfect for Valentine's Day."
• "I frosted the cupcakes with a cream cheese frosting, which made them even more decadent."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
• If you do not have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk.
• Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting, as hot cupcakes can melt the frosting.