National Cupcake Day -Easy Cupcake Recipes

In-Home Care Union County NJ – In-Home Caregiver Should Try These Super Easy Cupcake Recipes For Their Seniors

Cupcake decorating is an effective therapeutic activity for seniors. One of the best things about in-home care is they can help a senior cook and bake when your parents are struggling to move around the kitchen.

Although seniors should be following a well-rounded diet, that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy a tasty treat. Moderation is key and a home care aide can help monitor how many sweets a senior is eating and encourage healthier choices. They can also pick up ingredients for the whip up of these yummy treats.

So during the cooler days, if your older parent or loved one may be craving something warm and sweet to eat while wrapped up in a blanket. Follow this easy-to-make fall cupcake recipe

EQUIPMENT

• Measuring Cups

• Muffin Pan

Mixing Bowl

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature (1 stick)

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 large eggs (at room temperature if possible)

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup whole milk (at room temperature if possible)

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting Yogurt Frosting, or Quick Chocolate Frosting

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.

• Add the butter and sugar to a medium bowl. Beat with a hand-held electric mixer on medium-high speed until light, fluffy, and thick or about 3-5 minutes.

• Add in the eggs one at a time, beating in between to fully incorporate each egg. Add in the vanilla.

• Add the baking powder, salt, and half of the flour to the bowl. Beat on the lowest speed. Add half of the milk. Beat on the lowest speed. Add the remaining flour and milk and beat on the lowest speed to just combine the batter.

• Divide the batter among the paper liners, filling each cup with about ¼ cup batter.

• Bake for 20-22 minutes or until just golden brown around the edges and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

• Remove from the oven. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and let cool completely.

• Frost as desired.

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