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Perfect Gold Foil Congratulations Cupcakes

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These cupcakes are moist, buttery, and topped with creamy vanilla buttercream, wrapped in shiny gold foil liners perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons (6 g) baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 ½ cups (300 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • Gold foil cupcake liners (about 12)
  • Edible gold dust (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with gold foil cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla bean paste.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the dry flour mixture in three parts, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fill cupcake liners about ⅔ full using a cookie scoop or spoon.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. For frosting, beat ¾ cup softened unsalted butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low to avoid dust clouds.
  10. Add vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Beat on high for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more cream or powdered sugar if needed.
  11. Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or knife. Dust with edible gold dust if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix batter to keep cupcakes tender. Check cupcakes starting at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking. If frosting is too soft for piping, chill for 10 minutes. Tap filled liners gently before baking to release air bubbles.

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