Classic Vintage Wedding Cupcake Recipe

Sometimes, all a bride really wants, is the beauty of simplicity! These delightful wedding cupcakes are perfect for celebrating with on your special days. With a light and fluffy vanilla cake base topped with creamy buttercream frosting, they add a touch of sweetness to any wedding or party.

The recipe is simple and can be customized with different flavors or decorations to match your wedding theme.

Elegant Buttercream Frosting Wedding Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a moist vanilla cake topped with a rich buttercream frosting, making them a favorite for weddings. The recipe yields about 24 cupcakes and takes approximately 1 hour to prepare and bake.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting)
• Food coloring (optional, for decoration)
• Edible glitter or sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Make Buttercream Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until smooth and fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
10. Frost Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the buttercream using a piping bag or a spatula. Decorate with edible glitter or sprinkles if desired.
11. Serve: Enjoy these elegant cupcakes at your wedding or special event!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cupcakes
• Calories: 250kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 35g