Description
Classic Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Drizzle
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
For the Chocolate Drizzle:
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
7. For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until fluffy.
8. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
9. For the drizzle, melt the chocolate chips with heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over the frosted cupcakes.
