Cupcakes are described as individual cakes that are baked in muffins cups lined with paper or foil baking cups. They come in a variety of flavors and are usually frosted with icing and sometimes garnished with sprinkles. While this definition sounds about right it does not describe how delightful cupcakes look and how delicious they taste. As you have probably noticed cupcakes have taken the country by storm. Bakeries offer us every possible flavor combination you can imagine, but the classic sweet and buttery White Cupcake frosted with swirls of creamy smooth Confectioners Frosting remains a favorite.
Like the Coconut Cupcakes, these White Cupcakes start with a white cake batter. This cake is sweet and buttery and is mixed together using what is called, the 'combination' method. That means, while the butter and sugar are creamed together, followed by adding the eggs, it is only the eggs yolks that are added. The whites are beaten separately and folded into the batter after the flour and liquid have been incorporated into the batter. This gives you a cake with good volume and light texture. Once the cake batter is made it is divided among 12 muffin cups and baked. I like to line the muffin cups with paper liners as it adds to the cupcake's appeal, keeps the cupcakes from drying out, and makes cleanup easier. The cupcakes need to be completely cooled before they are frosted. For these cupcakes we are using a Confectioners Frosting which is made with confectioners sugar (also known as icing or powdered sugar) along with butter, vanilla extract, and milk. It is easy to make and has a wonderfully light and fluffy texture with a sweet and buttery flavor. Now, you could just cover the cupcakes with a thin layer of frosting using a knife or offset spatula, which is perfect for the kids. But when you want something fancier, bring out the piping bag fitted with a plain (used here) or decorative tip. To dress them up even more, garnish with colored sprinkles which gives the cupcakes a welcome crunch.
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