Copycat Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Stir in vanilla.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling about two-thirds full.
6. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, frost with Magnolia Bakery vanilla buttercream frosting.

Magnolia Bakery Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Beat butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well.
3. Add milk and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy.
4. Add food coloring (optional).
5. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Variations

Want to get creative? Try these variations:

• Chocolate Lover’s Delight: Add ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
• Lemon Zest: Add the zest of one lemon and a teaspoon of lemon extract to the batter.
• Strawberry Surprise: Fold in ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries.

Keto Version

Enjoy a keto-friendly version with these substitutions:

• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated erythritol
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 batch of keto-friendly vanilla buttercream frosting

Follow the original instructions, using the keto-friendly alternatives.

FAQ

• Q: Can I make the cupcakes ahead of time?
  A: Yes! Baked cupcakes can be stored at room temperature for up to three days. Frosted cupcakes should be refrigerated.
• Q: Can I freeze the cupcakes?
  A: Yes, for up to three months. Wrap tightly and store in an airtight container.
• Q: Can I use a different type of frosting?
  A: Absolutely! Experiment with chocolate, cream cheese, or coconut frosting.

Conclusion

Enjoy your homemade Magnolia Bakery-style cupcakes! Happy baking!