Sonic's Golden Ring Cupcakes
Celebrate with Sonic-inspired golden vanilla cupcakes!

About this recipe
Inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog's iconic golden rings, these delightful vanilla cupcakes are sure to please fans and sweet lovers alike. With a moist and fluffy texture topped with shimmering gold sanding sugar, they make for a perfect festive treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup gold sanding sugar
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- 3
Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- 4
Alternately add dry ingredients and milk with vanilla to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners and sprinkle with gold sanding sugar.
- 6
Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Enjoy your golden ring cupcakes!
Chef's tip
For added flavor, consider mixing some finely ground vanilla bean seeds into the sugar before creaming with the butter. This adds visual appeal and enhances the vanilla profile.
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