Baseball Cupcakes Recipe for Parties & Game Day
Emily
Learn how to make perfect baseball cupcakes for parties & game day! Easy recipe with step-by-step frosting tips, decoration ideas & make-ahead tricks.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 21 minutes mins
Decoration Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 26 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cupcakes
Calories 320 kcal
For the Vanilla Cupcakes
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
For the White Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 3 –4 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Baseball Decorations
- Red gel food coloring ⚾
- Small piping tip #2 or #3
- Food-safe red edible marker optional
- White sanding sugar or nonpareils optional
Step 1: Prepare the Batter
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line muffin tins with cupcake liners
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk
Mix until just combined
Step 2: Bake the Cupcakes
Step 3: Make the Frosting
Beat butter until creamy
Add powdered sugar gradually
Mix in vanilla, cream, and salt
Beat until light and fluffy
Step 4: Frost the Cupcakes
Step 5: Add Baseball Stitching
Keyword Baseball Cupcakes