Thursday, March 17, 2016

St Patrick's Day: Buttercream for Lucky Charm Cupcakes

Happy St Patrick's day! I didn't drink today, trying to be a responsible adult and limit my drinking. But it doesn't mean I can't have fun. Cupcakes anyone? 

The cake mix was okay, but the buttercream frosting came out amazing. Top with Lucky Charms cereal and we got a mini celebration. 

Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup softened butter, room temperature
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
5 tbsp heavy whipping cream
4 cups powdered sugar


In a stand mixer, of in a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream butter with vanilla extract and salt. Add whipping cream and mix slowly. Add powdered sugar in 8 parts while mixing. Whip until smooth. 

I scooped the frosting into a zip top bag and cut off one of the bottom corners. Makeshift piping bag! Pipe onto cupcakes and top with Lucky Charms cereal. Enjoy!


-Akemi-chan

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