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Pull Apart Cupcake Cake

A fun and festive cupcake cake that can be pulled apart for easy serving, perfect for parties and celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
  • 1 cup sprinkles
  • 1 cup fresh fruit optional

Method
 

Prepare the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cupcake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fill the cupcake pan with batter, about 2/3 full, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a cooling rack.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the heavy cream, until the desired consistency is reached.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cupcakes are cool, remove them from the pan and arrange them in a circular pattern on a serving platter.
  2. Using a piping bag, frost the tops of the cupcakes generously.
  3. Decorate with sprinkles and fresh fruit if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This cupcake cake is perfect for birthdays and celebrations. Customize with different flavors and decorations as desired.

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