Peppa & George Celebration Cupcakes

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

2.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

3.Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.

4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.

6.Add a few drops of pink food coloring to the batter and mix until the desired shade of pink is achieved.

7.Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

8.Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

9.While the cupcakes cool, prepare the pink frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until well combined and fluffy.

10.Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a few drops of pink food coloring to the frosting, mixing until smooth and creamy. Adjust the color as needed.

11.Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to swirl the pink frosting on top of each cupcake.

12.Top each frosted cupcake with an edible Peppa and George topper, and sprinkle with additional sprinkles if desired.