Copycat Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes
Magnolia Bakery is famous for its classic, old-fashioned cupcakes with a light, fluffy texture and rich, buttery flavor. Their signature cupcakes have become iconic, with a deliciously moist vanilla cake base and smooth, creamy buttercream frosting. This copycat recipe lets you recreate the magic of Magnolia Bakery’s cupcakes at home. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are sure to impress!
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)