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Festive King Cake Cupcakes with Rich Flavors

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
80 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dessert
Festive King Cake Cupcakes with Rich Flavors
Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar, or more as needed
  • Gold luster dust and green and purple sanding sugars
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to a high temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2
Prepare the baking surface by lining a 12-cup muffin pan with paper cup liners. This will help the cupcakes release easily once they're baked.
3
Create a mixture of dry ingredients by combining flour, baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
4
In another large bowl, use an electric mixer to blend together 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until they're fully incorporated.
5
Gradually add egg whites to the bowl, beating continuously after each addition until well combined.
6
Separately combine half of the dry ingredients mixture with 1/2 cup of buttermilk and the remaining dry ingredients mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.
7
Fill each prepared muffin cup with the batter, leaving about 3/4 of an inch at the top. Use a spoon to smooth out the tops.
8
Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to continue cooling, approximately 30 minutes.
10
While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the frosting. Combine cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until it reaches a light and fluffy consistency.
11
Gradually add powdered sugar to the bowl, beating continuously until the frosting reaches a spreading consistency.
12
Spread or pipe the frosting over cooled cupcakes and decorate with luster dust and sanding sugars.