Do I Need to Refrigerate Cupcakes?
No. You do not have to refrigerate these copycat Magnolia bakery cupcakes. If you want to make them last a few days longer, you can definitely refrigerate them in an airtight container, but it is not necessary.
I would note that if you live in a warmer climate or have a lot of humidity in your home, it may be better to refrigerate as the buttercream can get a bit melty when it is warm and humid.
Do I Have to Use Cake Flour?
You do not have to use cake flour to make these cupcakes, but you will need to adjust the recipe. In place of the cake flour, you will use a combination of all-purpose flour and cornstarch.
The general recipe is to use 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to 1 cup of flour, less the 2 tablespoons. Below is how you would adjust for this recipe.
Measure 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour that has been spooned and leveled. Remove three tablespoons of flour from this measured amount. Add three tablespoons of cornstarch to the flour. Sift the flour and cornstarch mixture twice then uses as directed in the recipe below.
Ingredients for Cupcakes
Cake flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Salt
Whole milk
Sour cream
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Vanilla extract
Egg whites
Ingredients for Icing
Unsalted butter
Vanilla extract
Powdered sugar
Whole milk
Pink food coloring
Handy Kitchen Tools
Mixing bowls
Hand mixer or stand mixer
Rubber spatula
Measuring cups and measuring spoons
Muffin pan
Piping bags
How to Make Copycat Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners then set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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