These LSU Basketball Birthday Cupcakes are the best treat for a birthday party for any LSU basketball fan. They taste great, stay moist, and are decorated and colored in a way that makes you think of LSU basketball. Make these cupcakes to wow your guests and have a great party.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 1/2 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 2 large eggs. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 cup buttermilk. 1/2 cup orange juice. Orange food coloring optional. LSU basketball-themed cupcake toppers for decoration. Your favorite cupcake frosting.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another 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. Alternate adding the dry ingredients mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. If desired, add a few drops of orange food coloring to achieve a vibrant LSU basketball color. Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with your favorite cupcake frosting. Top each cupcake with an LSU basketball-themed cupcake topper for decoration. Serve and enjoy your LSU Basketball Birthday Cupcakes!
