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Vanilla-Root Beer Cupcakes with Root Beer Buttercream

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Delightful cupcakes infused with root beer flavor and topped with creamy root beer buttercream, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup root beer
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup root beer (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Cherries and paper straws (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and root beer, mixing well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just combined.
  6. Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, root beer, and vanilla until fluffy.
  10. Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with root beer buttercream.
  11. Garnish each cupcake with a cherry and a paper straw before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.

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