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Pastel Fairy Cupcakes

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Whimsical and colorful, these Pastel Fairy Cupcakes are perfect for themed parties or a magical sweet treat. They feature light vanilla cupcakes topped with pastel buttercream swirls and fairy sprinkles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • Food coloring (pink, purple, blue, yellow, or pastel shades)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk or cream (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Fairy sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your 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 a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract and milk until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint each with different pastel food coloring.
  10. Spoon the colored frostings side by side into a piping bag fitted with a star tip to create a swirl effect.
  11. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and decorate with fairy sprinkles or edible glitter.

Notes

  • You can use gel food coloring for more vibrant pastel shades.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Use a piping bag with a large star tip for the best swirl effect.

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Keywords: pastel cupcakes, fairy cupcakes, party cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes, buttercream frosting

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