Easter Cupcakes

The Prop House team don’t really need an excuse to eat cake but given it’s Easter in less than two weeks, what a perfect “excuse” to make these delicious cupcakes for everyone to enjoy!

This cupcake recipe has been one of my all-time favorites for the last ten years and it’s been a winner every time- by the looks of it, the team here at The Prop House have given it their approval!!

Enjoy making your own Easter Cupcake creations – let your imagination run free.  Just don’t eat all the chocolate eggs before you have finished decorating your cupcakes!

EASTER CUPCAKES WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM

Prep Time: 15 mins   |   Cook Time:  20 mins   |   Buttercream Prep Time:  15 mins

INGREDIENTS

 For Cupcakes

125g unsalted butter at room temperature

125g caster sugar

2 eggs at room temperature

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons milk at room temperature

For Buttercream

125g unsalted butter at room temperature

3½ cups of icing sugar (sifted)

2 tablespoons of milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Put all ingredients except the milk into a mixer/food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Slowly mix/pulse while slowly adding the milk
3. Spoon mixture into cupcake liners so that they are half full
4. Bake at 160⁰c (fan forced) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

TIP:  For flat top cupcakes bake on a lower temperature for a longer period (i.e.140⁰c). For a high top or domed cupcake, bake at a slightly higher temperature (i.e.  170⁰c or 180⁰c).   All ovens are different so this must be taken into account.

5. To make the Buttercream Frosting, beat butter with electric mixer until as white as possible – this can take some time
6. Add ½ icing sugar and beat until incorporated.
7. Add milk gradually and then the vanilla extract.
8. Add the rest of the icing sugar – mix until smooth.

TIP:  To make chocolate buttercream – add sifted baking cocoa and/or melted cooking chocolate

We are not just doing amazing cupcakes for Easter – why not come in to our fun filled showroom to see some of our items on offer for prop hire or enquire now at props@theprophouse.com.au