How do I make vanilla cupcakes with gold leaf toppings?

Indulge in the ultimate luxury treat with our mouthwatering recipe for Vanilla Cupcakes with edible Gold Leaf Toppings. Glam up your dessert game!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Vanilla Cupcakes with Gold Leaf Toppings. Items include: Butter Sugar Eggs Vanilla Extract All-Purpose Flour Baking Powder Salt Milk Edible Gold Leaf

Butter 1 cup (softened)
Sugar 2 cups
Eggs 4
Vanilla Extract 1 tablespoon
All-Purpose Flour 3 cups
Baking Powder 2 teaspoons
Salt Pinch
Milk 1 cup
Edible Gold Leaf As needed for decoration

Take note
Please note that gold leaf is delicate and fragile, so handle it with care to avoid ripping or tearing. Also, remember that gold leaf is for decoration purposes only and should not be consumed in large quantities.

1

Prepare the cupcake batter

In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 eggs, one at a time, and then mix in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup of milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

2

Bake the cupcakes

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners. Fill each liner about 2/3 full with the cupcake batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating.

3

Add a touch of gold

Once the cupcakes have cooled, carefully apply small pieces of edible gold leaf to the top of each cupcake. Gently press and smooth out the gold leaf using a clean, dry brush or your fingertips. Be creative with your gold leaf placements to add a touch of elegance and luxury to each cupcake.