And tasty. To be honest, most of the time just tasty will suffice.
But then you'll come across some especially adorable cupcake wrappers, think of how cute they'd be for a birthday, then realize you've forgotten your own blog's birthday, like the worst blog parent ever.
So, blog, I'm sorry. It's been three crazy years, and I still love you like yesterday.
Don't let these cupcakes fool you though - they aren't nearly as sickly sweet as they look. The cupcake is moist with a perfect crumb, tasting of vanilla instead of just sugar. The sprinkles add a little bit of whimsy, and paired with a classic buttercream, it's absolute heaven.
But don't just take my word for it, make them for yourself and have your very own celebration!
Cake Batter Cupcakes Recipe
adapted from Natasha's Kitchen
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour, sifted
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sprinkles
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F, and prepare your cupcake pan by
greasing or lining with wrappers.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking
soda, and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the eggs, oil, sugar, and
vanilla and vanilla bean seeds, until lighter in colour. Reduce speed, and add half the flour mixture.
Beat on medium until just combined, then pour in buttermilk. Beat again until
just combined, then mix in remaining flour mixture. Scrap down the sides of the
bowl, then fold in the sprinkles.
Scoop batter into the prepared cupcake pan, filling about
2/3 full. Bake for 13-15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle
comes out clean.
Allow to cool then frost with buttercream.
