Unforgettable Gender Reveal Cupcakes for Your Big Day
Light, fluffy cupcakes filled with a secret pink or blue center, these Gender Reveal Cupcakes add an element of sweet suspense to any celebration.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Cupcake tray
- Cupcake liners
- Small knife or cupcake corer
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ to ¾ cup pink or blue filling buttercream, jam, or pudding
(Optional): Zest of one lemon, chocolate chips, or colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry mixture and milk, stirring just until combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
- Core each cupcake center; fill with pink or blue filling. Replace the cupcake top.
- Frost and decorate with your choice of frosting or fun toppers.
Notes
For best results, bake and fill these cupcakes on the same day if your filling is perishable. Also, ensure your frosting is set before adding any decorative toppers.