St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a batch of moist and delicious homemade vanilla cupcakes? Plus these are fun for kids to decorate and effortless for parents.
These St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes are sure to be a hit. I’ve included the best moist vanilla cupcake recipe, along with some fun and super easy decoration ideas!
The Best Moist Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 smashed-up overripened bananas (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This can be done with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the smashed bananas. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as it can affect the cupcake texture.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating.
TIP: Do not overbake.
Decoration Ideas: Now, let’s turn these moist vanilla cupcakes into a festive St. Patrick’s Day treat!
Rainbow Pot of Gold Green Cupcakes:
TIP: You can use chocolate cupcakes or vanilla as the base.
Prepare a batch of the moist vanilla cupcakes and let them cool completely.
Color your cream cheese or buttercream frosting bright green using food coloring. Starting from the outer edge, pipe the frosting in a circular motion to the top of the cupcake.
Easy-to-Frost Method:
- If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to frost your cupcakes, consider using a plastic sandwich bag. Fill the bag with frosting, seal it, and then snip off a small corner.
Use rainbow candy stripes to finish off the top for a colorful and cheerful touch.
Place a few gold coin candies on top of the frosting to create the illusion of a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
With this easy idea, it doesn’t take much effort to have a good time with your little ones this St. Patrick’s Day.
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