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Copycat Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes Recipe

Irresistibly Moist Copycat Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes Recipe

This Copycat Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes Recipe delivers light, fluffy cupcakes with velvety frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups cake flour Substitution: use all-purpose flour with added cornstarch.
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cups sour cream
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Ensure it is at room temperature.
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg whites
For the Frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter
  • 2-4 tablespoons whole milk Adjust for consistency.
  • gel food coloring Optional for decorating.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together whole milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Beat together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add egg whites gradually with the mixer running on low until just incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter, alternating with the wet mixture until combined.
  7. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with batter.
  8. Bake for 20-22 minutes until tops spring back lightly. Cool for 5 minutes.
  9. Beat butter and powdered sugar until crumbly, then add milk and vanilla to make frosting.
  10. Adjust frosting consistency with milk if needed, then frost cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Sift cake flour for lightness and avoid overmixing.

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