Description
These Elegant Bridal Shower Cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat for a wedding shower or special occasion. With a light and fluffy vanilla base, creamy pastel buttercream frosting, and delicate decorations like sugar pearls and edible silver leaf, these cupcakes add a sophisticated touch to any celebration.
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- Gel food coloring (pastel pink, green, ivory)
- Sugar pearls & edible silver leaf
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until fully combined.
- Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint with gel food colors to create pastel shades.
- Pipe floral designs onto cooled cupcakes using different piping tips.
- Decorate with sugar pearls and edible silver leaf for an elegant finish.
Notes
- For a more delicate floral effect, use petal and leaf piping tips.
- Chill cupcakes for 10 minutes before serving to set the frosting.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
