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Easy Mini Tassel Cupcakes Recipe Perfect for Large Crowds

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These easy mini tassel cupcakes are moist, flavorful, and topped with a simple yet festive tassel of buttercream frosting. Perfect for feeding large crowds with bite-sized treats that are quick to make and fun to eat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3–4 cups (360–480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2–3 tbsp whole milk or heavy cream (for frosting consistency)
  • Food coloring, optional
  • Optional decorations: edible glitter, sprinkles, miniature fondant tassels, edible pearls

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the rack in the center and grease your mini muffin pan lightly or line with mini cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter until smooth and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Add half the dry mix to the butter mixture, then half the milk, followed by the rest of the dry ingredients and milk. Add vanilla extract and mix gently until just combined.
  5. Fill mini muffin cups about ⅔ full using a small spoon or cookie scoop.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Prepare the buttercream frosting by beating butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk or cream until smooth and fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
  8. Using a spoon or small offset spatula, scoop a small dollop of frosting onto each cupcake and pull upward gently to form a tassel. Repeat for all cupcakes.
  9. Add optional decorations like edible glitter or sprinkles while frosting is still soft.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix batter to avoid tough cupcakes. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting. Practice tassel frosting on parchment paper first. If cupcakes dome too much and crack, lower oven temperature by 25°F and bake longer. Gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions are possible.

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