Graduation Cupcakes: Easy Recipes to Celebrate Your Big Day
Celebrate your graduation day with these delightful cupcakes that are easy to make and perfect for the occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour and cocoa powder, mixing until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners in a muffin tin with the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let them cool before frosting.
Notes
- Decorate with colored sprinkles in school colors for a festive touch.
- These can also be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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