M&M Cupcakes Recipe
Brighten up any occasion with these vibrant M&M Cupcakes! Made with rich chocolate and colorful candy-coated chocolates, these cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because. Easy to bake and fun to decorate, they’re sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup M&Ms plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add buttermilk to the wet mixture, stirring continuously.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the M&Ms gently.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Top with additional M&Ms before serving.
Notes
- For best results, avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting or decorating to prevent melting.