Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Baking
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Decoration
- Decorate with buttercream frosting and arrange edible flowers on top.
Notes
Store cupcakes in an airtight box at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate in hot weather. For long-term storage, freeze the cake part only or fully decorated cupcakes.
