LOLLY’S BIRTHDAY CUPCAKE

CUPCAKE BATTER

• 3/4 pound unsalted butter
  (at room temperature)
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Red food coloring
  

ICING

• 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 tablespoon water
• Red food coloring
• Rainbow sprinkles

1. Preheat oven to 325°F
   
   
2. Cream together butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, and almond
   
   
3. Mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda separately and add to mixture
   
   
4. Add buttermilk and mix until just combined, then add approximately 20 drops of red food coloring
   
   
5. Line muffin tray with baking cups and, using an ice cream scoop, fill each cup to the top with batter
   
   
6. Bake for 25-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean
   
   
7. Remove from pan and cool completely on baking rack

Preparing the icing

1. Stir together confectioners sugar, corn syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl until smooth
   
   
2. Add 5 drops of red food coloring and mix well
   
   
3. Using a spoon pour icing onto center of cupcake and let it spread out before adding more if needed
   
   
4. To add sprinkles, pour them on a plate and roll the cupcake on its side around the dish