Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Lucky Charms Cupcakes with vegan marshmallows Buttercream Frosting. Perfect for any celebration, these vibrant cupcakes combine a fluffy cake base with a rich, sweet frosting that is sure to bring smiles to both kids and adults alike. The colorful cereal adds a playful touch, evoking nostalgia and joy at every bite. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for novice bakers looking to create a festive dessert that stands out on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Lucky Charms cereal (vegan marshmallows picked out), ground
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1½ cups vegan butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups vegan marshmallows fluff
- ¼ teaspoon green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, mix together flour, ground Lucky Charms, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Fill the muffin tin two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting: beat room temperature vegan butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, then heavy cream, vanilla extract, and vegan marshmallows fluff until fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 511
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg