Description
These vibrant, multi-colored individual cakes feature a perfectly moist crumb thanks to a unique blend of butter and oil. Fun to make and even more delightful to eat, they bring a playful touch of joy to any tea time or celebration.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Vegetable oil
- White sugar
- Large eggs, room temperature
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (red, blue, green, and yellow)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to aerate the mixture.
- In a separate vessel, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a stable emulsion.
- Alternately pour the flour mixture and the milk mixture into the butter base, mixing until just incorporated without overworking.
- Divide the batter into four bowls and stir a few drops of food coloring into each bowl until reaching the desired shade.
- Spoon small amounts of each color into the cupcake liners and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
To achieve the most vibrant colors without altering the batter’s consistency, always opt for gel food coloring instead of liquid drops. If you want to make these ahead of time, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to maintain their soft, moist texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish-inspired