Why These Paw Patrol Cupcakes Are an Unforgettable Hit!
Planning a Paw Patrol-themed celebration? These adorable paw patrol cupcakes are easy to make and sure to be a hit with your little ones!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Offset spatula
- Muffin tin
- Cupcake liners
- Decorating tips
- Piping bags
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring red, blue, yellow, pink
Decorations:
- Fondant for character details
- Paw Patrol cupcake toppers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Combine and add milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Fill liners: Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Prepare frosting: Beat butter until smooth, add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla and milk until desired consistency.
- Color the frosting: Divide the frosting into bowls and tint each with gel food coloring.
- Decorate: Use piping bags to pipe character-themed designs and add Paw Patrol toppers.