Name: Copycat Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cake flour (170 g); ¾ tsp baking powder; ⅛ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp salt; ½ cup whole milk (125 ml); ¼ cup sour cream (61 g); ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, 115 g); ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g); 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml); 2 egg whites; ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature, 115 g); 2 cups powdered sugar (224 g); 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml); 3 tbsp whole milk (45 ml); 1 drop red gel food coloring (optional)

Description

Delight in these light and fluffy cupcakes topped with silky pink buttercream, inspired by the iconic Magnolia Bakery in NYC.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups cake flour (170 g)
¾ tsp baking powder
⅛ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup whole milk (125 ml)
¼ cup sour cream (61 g)
½ cup unsalted butter (softened, 115 g)
¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
2 egg whites

½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature, 115 g)
2 cups powdered sugar (224 g)
1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
3 tbsp whole milk (45 ml)
1 drop red gel food coloring (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cupcake tin with paper liners.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the egg whites one at a time, mixing well, followed by the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk and sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
For the buttercream, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until fluffy. Adjust milk for desired consistency and mix in food coloring to achieve pink shade.
Once cupcakes are cool, frost generously with pink buttercream using a piping bag or knife.

Notes

For a professional finish, use a star tip on your piping bag. Ensure your butter isn’t too warm or too cold for the best results.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg