The CRUMBS Cupcake

Lara Shriftman
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These cupcakes are inspired by your favorite bake shop. They'll be an absolute hit!

Photo by CRUMBS

Ingredients

Recipe and photo courtesy of CRUMBS Bakeshop. Makes 6 giant cupcakes.

For Cupcakes:

  • pound unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoons almond extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • teaspoon baking soda
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Red food coloring

 

For Frosting:

  • 1 pound butter
  • 1 pound cream cheese
  • 2 pounds powdered sugar
  • teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

For Cupcakes:

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Cream together butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla and almond.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and baking soda separately and add to butter mixture.
  • Add buttermilk and mix until just combined.
  • Line muffin tray with baking cups and, using an ice cream scoop, fill each cup to the top
  • with batter.
  • Bake for 25-33 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from pan and cool immediately on wire rack.

 

For Frosting:

  • Cream together butter and cream cheese (must be at room temperature).
  • Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar and combine well.
  • *Note: Make sure your cupcakes are completely cool before frosting, otherwise it will run.
  • To add sprinkles,pour them on a plate and roll the cupcake on its side around the dish.
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