Description
Sunflower cupcakes are a joyful dessert that combines nutty sunflower seeds with a soft, vanilla-infused base and creamy frosting. Their sunny yellow hue and delightful flavor make them perfect for birthdays, picnics, or any celebration. Easy to prepare and customize, these cupcakes will bring smiles to every face they encounter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or plant-based)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup toasted sunflower seeds
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients; stir until just combined. Fold in half of the sunflower seeds.
- Divide batter among liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, whip together remaining butter, powdered sugar, and sunflower seeds until creamy. Frost cooled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (76g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg