Description
Delicious and whimsical cupcakes inspired by Dr. Seuss’s ‘Put Me in the Zoo’, perfect for a fun party or celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (various colors)
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter into separate bowls and add food coloring to each to create vibrant colors.
- Fill the cupcake liners with the colored batter, swirling them together for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Frost with buttercream and decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, add more food coloring as desired.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Feel free to get creative with the decorations to match the theme of Dr. Seuss.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg