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A white cake stand displays several vanilla cupcakes topped with pink frosting. Some cupcakes are garnished with chocolate sprinkles, while others are topped with a ripe raspberry. One cupcake is partially eaten, showing its soft and fluffy interior.

Mini Cupcakes

These Mini Cupcakes are the perfect bite-sized treats! Choose vanilla or chocolate cake and top them with our delicious Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 72 mini cupcakes
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
For Chocolate Cupcakes
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
For Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/3 cup raspberry jam use seedless for a smoother frosting
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 drop red gel food coloring optional
  • fresh raspberries optional garnish
  • chocolate sprinkles optional garnish

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mini Muffin Tin

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350℉. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    For Chocolate Cupcakes: Add ⅓ cup of cocoa powder to the flour mixture.
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  2. Step 2: Lightly whisk the egg whites together in a bowl, set aside.
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  3. Step 3: In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes on medium-high speed.
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  4. Step 4: Add the eggs to the mixture and beat on medium until incorporated.
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  5. Step 5: Mix in vanilla and sour cream until creamy. Scrape down sides of the bowl as needed.
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  6. Step 6: Slowly add the dry ingredients and alternate adding the buttermilk and milk in three additions with dry ingredients.
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  7. Step 7: Pour batter into lined mini muffin tins. Only fill the cups about 2/3 full.
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  8. Step 8: Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
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  9. Step 9: Allow the cupcakes to cool before frosting.
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For the Frosting
  1. Step 1: In a stand mixer, mix the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
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  2. Step 2: Add raspberry jam and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
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  3. Step 3: Add powdered sugar one cup at a time and mix until fully incorporated. The frosting should have semi-still peaks. If it gets too thick, add a little milk. If it is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
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  4. Step 4: Optional: For a brighter pink color, add 1 drop of red gel food coloring and mix to combine.
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  5. Step 5: Frost the cupcakes.
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  6. Step 6: Add raspberries and/or chocolate sprinkles if using.
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Notes

Try some of our other delicious frosting recipes:
  • Funfetti Frosting
  • Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
  • Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
  • Peanut Butter Frosting