These Butterfly Cupcakes from Frugal Mom Eh! are not only tasty, but they're also a fun treat for special events. They are great for birthdays, garden parties, or any event that needs a little fun because of their bright butterfly wings.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 1/2 tsp baking powder. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 2 large eggs. 2 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 cup whole milk. For Frosting:. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 2 cups powdered sugar. 2-3 tbsp milk. 1 tsp vanilla extract. Food coloring assorted colors. Edible glitter optional. Decorative candy eyes optional.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint each bowl with different food coloring to create various butterfly wing colors. Pipe the colored frosting onto the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag and a star tip to create butterfly wings. Optional: Sprinkle edible glitter on top of the frosting for extra sparkle and add decorative candy eyes to complete the butterfly look. Serve and enjoy your butterfly cupcakes!
