Copycat Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes

These Copycat Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes are delicious. These light, fluffy vanilla cupcakes frosted with buttercream frosting taste just as good, or better, than the original, and that’s saying something!

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We are big fans of Magnolia Bakery cupcakes. They’re some of the best we’ve ever found anywhere. These cupcakes are world-famous for a reason. They are absolutely delicious! And their texture? Oh, wow. It’s to die for. Of all the copycat recipes we’ve made, this one is one of our favorites, so we knew we had to share it with you.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes that melt in your mouth.
• The homemade buttercream frosting wins you over with one single lick. And the pretty pink color is a favorite.
• Great for your home or to make and take to a party or event. It’s crowd-approved.
• Make a handful or double the recipe for a larger group. A versatile cupcake recipe.

Magnolia Cupcakes Special Ingredient

Since these cupcakes have always been a hit from the start everyone raved about how tender they are. What makes them so tender? One of the ingredients in the batter is sour cream. So simple right? Simple but seriously delicious and it provides a little extra fat and yumminess. Hey it’s worked for years.

Sour cream is added to many baked goods, from cakes to cookies and quick breads. You can’t go wrong with adding a bit of sour cream to some of your sweet treats!

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🛒Ingredients

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make these cupcakes. You probably have most, if not all, of the ingredients in your kitchen right this minute.

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 1/2 cups cake flour
• 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup of whole milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 sticks of unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 egg whites

For the Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 sticks of unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2.5-3 tablespoons whole milk
• Gel food coloring (pink)

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🔪How to Make Magnolia Bakey Cupcakes

As fancy as these cupcakes look, they’re straightforward to make. There are only a few steps to creating them.

Step 1: Prep

Set out your butter to soften. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line your cupcake pan with paper liners; don’t use aluminum liners.

Step 2: Combine the Dry Cupcake Ingredients

Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.

Step 3: Combine Milk, Sour Cream, and Vanilla

In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, whisk the whole milk, sour cream, and vanilla together.

Step 4: Cream Butter and Remaining Wet Ingredients

In a stand mixer using a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg whites and mix until incorporated.

Step 5: Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients

Add half the wet and dry ingredients mix until fully incorporated. Then, mix the second half of the wet and dry ingredients until incorporated again.

Step 6: Bake

Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup or ice cream scooper to even portion the cupcakes in the cupcake pan. Then, bake the cupcakes for 20 – 22 minutes until the tops spring back when touched. Cool the cupcakes completely.

Step 7: Make the Buttercream Frosting

Add butter and powdered sugar to a bowl. Begin to beat together. The mix will become crumbly. Then, add two tablespoons of milk. Mix until smooth. Add extra milk if needed. Add the food coloring and mix until combined.

Hint: Never use aluminum cupcake liners. They’ll cause your cupcakes to overcook.

🥫Storage

These cupcakes will last a couple of days in a covered container at room temperature. For longer storage, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 – 5 days.

Or you can freeze your cupcakes in an airtight container for 2-3 months. Freeze in a freezer-friendly container or freezer bag. Then, thaw when you are ready to eat.

More Cupcake Recipes

If you love cupcakes, we have some other recipes here that we think you’ll enjoy.

• Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
• Banana Peanut Butter Cupcakes
• Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting