Description
Sweet chocolate cupcakes sprinkled with colorful M&M candies create a playful dessert sure to delight both kids and adults. Creamy frosting and crunchy chocolate pieces make these cupcakes an irresistible treat that brings joy to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Baking Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 cup M&M candies (plus more for garnish)
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 23 tablespoons (340 milliliters) milk
- Extra M&Ms for topping
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by preheating the oven to 350F (175C) and arranging paper liners in a muffin tin.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and develops a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk and mixing until the batter achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently fold in M&Ms, distributing them evenly throughout the batter to ensure a balanced distribution of candy in each cupcake.
- Carefully portion the batter into cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake – it should emerge clean when the cupcakes are fully baked.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before preparing the frosting.
- Create the frosting by beating butter until it becomes creamy and smooth.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly between each addition to prevent clumping.
- Blend in vanilla extract and milk, continuing to mix until the frosting reaches a light, fluffy consistency.
- Once cupcakes are cooled, generously frost each one and garnish with additional M&Ms for a colorful, festive touch.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the sugar level to suit different taste preferences.
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains moisture and texture.
- Fold M&Ms gently to prevent color bleeding and maintain their vibrant appearance in the batter.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cupcake consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg