Description
Sugar Plum Fairy Cupcakes are a whimsical treat that brings holiday cheer to any occasion. With a light and fluffy vanilla base infused with ripe plum puree, these cupcakes are topped with vibrant plum frosting, creating a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness. Perfect for birthdays, festive gatherings, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these charming cupcakes will enchant guests of all ages. Whip up a batch to share the joy of baking this season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup pureed ripe plums
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Gradually mix in sugar, then add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Combine half of the dry ingredients with the butter mixture. Add milk followed by the remaining dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Fold in pureed plums until evenly distributed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with your choice of icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg