Izzie's Cupcakes

Delight your taste buds with Izzie's Cupcakes, a classic recipe that strikes the perfect balance between fluffy, tender cake and creamy, rich frosting. With a base made from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and sugar, these homemade cupcakes are enhanced with pure vanilla extract for a touch of elegance. The cream cheese frosting adds a tangy, velvety finish, while optional food coloring lets you customize them for any occasion. Ready in under 40 minutes, this easy and versatile recipe produces 12 decadently moist cupcakes perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a sweet weekday treat. Whether you decorate them elaborately or keep them simple, Izzie's Cupcakes are guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup cream cheese
• 0 as needed food coloring (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup cupcake tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix just until combined.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each liner about 2/3 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. If desired, mix in a few drops of food coloring to match your theme.

Step 10

Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, frost them generously using a piping bag or a knife.

Step 11

Decorate the cupcakes as desired and serve. Enjoy Izzie's delicious cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1036.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3424.7

Total Fat 105.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 631.8mg	0%
Sodium 1843.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 595.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 445.6g
Protein 42.4g	0%

Vitamin D 133.7IU	0%
Calcium 361.3mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 693.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.0%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 68.1%