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Lucky Charms Cupcakes

June 28, 2013 by Meghan 4 Comments

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The idea to make these cupcakes has been in my head for a long time. Once I get an idea, I can’t stop thinking about it. So this past weekend I finally made things happen in the kitchen. Although I never really liked Lucky Charms growing up, I knew I could transform them into a cute and tasty batch of cupcakes. I played around with several different cupcake/frosting combinations and finally got it right with the last batch.
 
In the end I decided to use my go-to recipe for funfetti cupcakes.  With six egg whites in the batter, these cupcakes always turn out perfectly light and delicious. They are really great topped with strawberry or vanilla frosting but here I went with marshmallow. Finally I garnished the cupcakes with Lucky Charms. One thing to keep in mind- the Lucky Charms get a little soggy and start to melt after a few hours. If you plan to make these cupcakes in advance, I suggest waiting to add the Lucky Charms until just before serving them.
 
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I think these cupcakes would be especially fun for a child’s birthday or St. Patrick’s Day party. But whatever the occasion, these cupcakes are magically delicious (sorry, I couldn’t help myself)!

Lucky Charms Cupcakes
 
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Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole milk, divided
  • 6 large egg whites
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp almond extract
  • 2¾ cups cake flour
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup multi-colored sprinkles
Frosting:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 7½ oz marshmallow fluff
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two muffin pans with paper liners and set aside.
  2. In a liquid measuring cup, combined ¼ cup of the whole milk, egg whites, vanilla extract and almond extract. Whisk until combined.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix on low speed for about 30 seconds. Add the butter and continue to mix on low speed until the mixture resembles wet sand. Add the remaining ¾ cup whole milk. Increase the speed of the mixer and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes. With the mixer now on low speed, add the egg white mixture in three addition, mixing for at least 20 seconds after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the sprinkles and gently mix with a rubber spatula.
  4. Divide the batter between the prepared muffin tins. Bake for approximately 18 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a stand mixer, beat the butter until light and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar. Gradually increase the speed and mix until fully incorporated. Add the marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy, another 1-2 minutes.
  6. Pipe frosting on cooled cupcakes. Garnish with Lucky Charms.
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Source: Cupcake recipe from Annie’s Eats, Frosting recipe from Martha Stewart

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Comments

  1. Cookbook Queen says

    October 6, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    Gorgeous!! Just love these…Lucky Charms are my favorite:)

    Reply

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