KING CAKE CUPCAKES

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Less yeasty and more cake-like than king cake, these quick cakes get you the vanilla-nutmeg-lemon-buttermilk flavor and fun colors of a traditional king cake - without waiting around for a yeasted dough to rise.

Provided by thehungryscientist

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
2 egg whites
⅔ cup buttermilk
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 ¾ cups powdered sugar, or more as needed
Gold luster dust and green and purple sanding sugars

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper cup liners.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Cream butter, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Alternately add half of the flour mixture, all the buttermilk, and remaining flour mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full, and smooth tops with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make frosting. Blend cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar to reach a spreading consistency.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with luster dust and sanding sugars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 201.1 mg, Sugar 43.5 g

Yahya rajput Rajput king
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These cupcakes are a waste of time. They're dry and flavorless.


JAHIDUL ALAM
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.


Md Anike
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Abir Abirhasan
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I'm not a big fan of cupcakes, but these were really good. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy.


Hakash Jan
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These cupcakes are delicious! I love the funfetti batter and the cream cheese frosting.


Narendra Ray
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These cupcakes are so moist and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Edeh David
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Neandre Benson
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love that I can use a box of cake mix to make them.


Astha Khatiwada
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved the funfetti batter and the cream cheese frosting was a big hit.


rabanikhan
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These cupcakes were a hit at my Mardi Gras party! They were so festive and colorful, and the flavor was amazing. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.