Gender Reveal Cupcakes
Delicious cupcakes that reveal a colorful surprise inside, perfect for gender reveal parties.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 cup sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (or dairy-free substitute)
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 cups milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling & Frosting
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (divided into pink & blue)
- 0.5 cups jam or colored sprinkles (for extra texture)
- N/A Food coloring (gel-based for best results) Use to color frosting or filling
Instructions
Baking the Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Spoon the batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling them about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before adding the filling.
Preparing the Filling
- Use a cupcake corer or knife to carefully cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake.
- Fill with pink or blue frosting using a piping bag.
- Cover the hole with a small piece of the removed cake to keep the filling a secret.
Decorating
- Frost with pink and blue buttercream using a swirl technique.
- Add edible decorations like pearls or themed sprinkles for a fun touch.
Notes
To ensure the reveal color stays hidden, use opaque frosting and over fill cupcakes deeply. Use natural color alternatives if desired.