Pastel Star Cupcakes 🧁🌟

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour 🌾

1 ½ tsp baking powder 🥄

¼ tsp salt 🧂

½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened 🧈

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 🟡

2 large eggs 🥚

2 tsp vanilla extract 🍦

½ cup (120ml) whole milk 🥛

For the Frosting:

1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened 🧈

3 ½ cups (440g) powdered sugar 🍚

2 tsp vanilla extract 🍦

2-3 tbsp milk 🥛

Food coloring in pastel shades 🎨

Star-shaped sprinkles ⭐

Instructions:

Make the Cupcakes:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) 🔥. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners 🧁.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt 🌾🥄🧂.

In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy 🧈🍚.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition 🥚.

Stir in the vanilla extract 🍦.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined 🥛🌾.

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full 🍪.

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean 🕰️.

Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely 🧊.

Make the Frosting:

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth 🧈.

Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat on low speed until combined 🍚.

Add the vanilla extract 🍦 and 2 tbsp of milk, then increase the speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency 🥛.

Divide the frosting into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl to create pastel shades 🎨.

Decorate the Cupcakes:

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag or a spatula to frost them with the pastel-colored frosting 🧁.

Top with star-shaped sprinkles for a fun and festive touch ⭐.

Serve and Enjoy:

These pastel star cupcakes are ready to shine at your next party or gathering! 🌟

Enjoy your colorful and delicious Pastel Star Cupcakes! 🧁🌟