Dr Pepper Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Dr Pepper soda
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Dr Pepper Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Dr Pepper soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring optional
- Cupcake liners
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients
Mix until just combined
Pour in the Dr Pepper soda and mix until the batter is smooth
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean
While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the Dr Pepper frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy
Gradually add powdered sugar, Dr Pepper soda, vanilla extract, and red food coloring if desired, and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the Dr Pepper frosting
Optional: Garnish with sprinkles or decorations of your choice
Serve and enjoy your delicious Dr Pepper cupcakes

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