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Copycat Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes Recipe

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A delicious copycat recipe of Magnolia Bakery’s famous vanilla cupcakes, complete with a rich and creamy buttercream frosting. These cupcakes are light, fluffy, and perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 6 to 8 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the self-rising and all-purpose flours; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter until smooth using an electric mixer on medium speed. Gradually add the sugar and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk and vanilla. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until the ingredients are just combined and the batter is smooth.
  6. Divide the batter among the prepared cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cupcakes in the tins for 15 minutes. Remove from the tins and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. To make the frosting, place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 cups of the sugar and then the milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the frosting is thick enough to be of good spreading consistency.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes as desired.

Notes

  • Make sure butter and eggs are at room temperature for the best texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes fluffy.
  • Adjust the frosting consistency by adding more sugar to thicken or more milk to thin.
  • You can add food coloring to the frosting for a decorative touch.

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