Pound Cake Cupcakes: 3 Incredible Recipes From Scratch

Last Updated on January 25, 2023

Making pound cake cupcakes from scratch is an easy process. Keep in mind that pound cake cupcakes are dense and rich. Likewise, it is easy to bake and decorate.

Moreover, you can frost your cupcakes with whipped cream and fresh berries. Because of that, it will be perfect for summertime picnics. 

You can also top your homemade pound cake cupcakes with chocolate whipped cream frosting. With that, it is excellent for any occasion and event. Always remember that cupcakes are so convenient. The main reason is that you can serve it at any get-together, barbecue parties, birthdays, holidays, and even picnics. In addition to that, it is ideal for the whole year round and at any time of the day. 

Furthermore, cupcakes are like little cakes with an incredible ratio of frosting and cake. That is why you can serve it as an amazing dessert after a big dinner. Besides, it is great for brunch, lunch, and afternoon tea. 

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1) What You Will Need In Making Easy Pound Cake Cupcake Recipes With Chantilly Cream Frosting

Ingredients

For the pound cake cupcakes

• 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter
• 1/2 package (8 ounces) of softened cream cheese
• 2 cups of white sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• One carton (8 ounces) of sour cream

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Electric mixer
• Muffin pans or cupcake pans
• Cupcake liners
• Large spoon 
• Non-stick cooking spray

 

Wilton Aluminum Round Cake Pan Set, 6″ x 2″ in.

Step-by-step instructions for making pound cake cupcake recipes from scratch

Step 1

Before anything else, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, grease your cupcake pans with non-stick cooking spray. And line them with cupcake liners. After that, set aside.

Step 2

Afterward, beat your butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer until it becomes creamy in a large mixing bowl. Then, add your sugar. And make sure to beat it again until it becomes fluffy. Next, gradually add your eggs. With that, ensure to add one at a time and beat it after each addition. After that, beat until it becomes well combined. Then, stir in your vanilla extract.

Step 3

In a different mixing bowl, combine your flour, baking powder, and baking soda. After that, gradually pour your butter mixture and alternate it with your sour cream. And ensure to beat after each addition. Please whisk until well combined. 

Step 4

After that, take your prepared lined cupcake pans. And spoon your pound cake cupcake batter into your prepared cupcake cups. With that, ensure to fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full. 

Step 5

Finally, bake your cupcakes for twenty to twenty-four minutes. Or bake it until cooked thoroughly. Once cooked, allow them to cool so you can frost them later.

What you will need for the chantilly cream frosting – Ingredients:

• 2 cups of cold heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp of granulated sugar
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract

Step-by-step instructions 

Step 1

First and foremost, prepare your electric mixer attached with a whisk attachment. Then, pour your cold heavy whipping cream inside a large bowl. And whisk at high speed using your electric mixer. 

Step 2

Afterward, keep beating it until it becomes thick. In addition to that, it does not collapse when you lift the whisk attachment. Or when you reach a medium peak.

Step 3

When you reach the medium peak, add your sugar and vanilla. Then, give your chantilly cream a final short whisk until it reaches a stiff peak.

Cupcake assembly

Step 1

Prepare your cooled cupcakes. And frost them with your chantilly cream frosting. 

Step 2

Then, add berries as a topping. As always, serve and enjoy!

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2) What You Will Need In Making Pound Cake Cupcakes With Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting

Ingredients

•  1 1/2 cups of room-temperature unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 cups of sugar
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups of cake flour
• 1 tbsp of vanilla extract

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Electric mixer
• Muffin pans or cupcake pans
• Cupcake liners
• Large spoon 
• Non-stick cooking spray

Step-by-step instructions for making pound cake cupcakes with chocolate whipped cream frosting

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. After that, grease your cupcake pans with non-stick cooking spray. Then, lined them with cupcake liners. After that, set aside. 

Step 2

Using a large mixing bowl, combine your butter and sugar using an electric mixer set at high speed. Mix until well combined. Then, in a separate bowl, mix your cake flour and all-purpose flour using a regular whisk.

Step 3

Afterward, beat in your eggs. With that, make sure to add your eggs one at a time. After that, pour a cup of flour at a time. Then, alternate it with your milk until well combined. Next, mix in your vanilla extract and beat well.

Step 4

Divide your cupcake batter evenly between your cupcake liners. After that, place it inside your preheated oven. And ensure to bake them for twenty to twenty-five minutes. Or bake it until it cooks thoroughly. 

Step 5

Ultimately, allow your cupcakes to cool completely. And please set them aside for later.

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What you will need for chocolate whipped cream frosting – Ingredients:

• 3 cups of cold heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar

Step-by-step instructions 

Step 1

First of all, prepare your electric mixer attached with a whisk attachment. Then, pour your cold heavy whipping cream inside a large bowl. And whisk at high speed using your electric mixer. 

Step 2

Remember, keep beating until it becomes thick. Likewise, it does not collapse when you lift the whisk attachment or reach a medium peak.

Step 3

When you reach the medium peak, add your sugar and cocoa powder. After that, give your chocolate whipped cream a final short whisk until it reaches a stiff peak.

Cupcake assembly

Step 1

Prepare your cooled cupcakes. And frost them with your chocolate whipped cream frosting. 

Step 2

Afterward, add raspberries or blueberries as a topping. Then, as usual, serve and enjoy!

3) What You Will Need In Making Pound Cake Cupcakes With A Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup of butter at room temperature
• 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening (Crisco)
• 3 cups of sugar
• 5 large eggs at room temperature
• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 1 1/4 cups of room-temperature milk
• 1 tsp of vanilla

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Electric mixer
• Muffin pans or cupcake pans
• Cupcake liners
• Large spoon 
• Non-stick cooking spray

Step-by-step instructions for making pound cake cupcake recipes from scratch

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. After that, grease your cupcake pans with non-stick cooking spray. And lined them with cupcake liners. Then, set aside. 

Step 2

Cream your butter and Crisco until smooth in a bowl using an electric mixer. Then, add your sugar and cream until well combined. Ensure to beat for approximately five minutes.

Step 3

Afterward, slowly add your eggs one at a time. Do not forget to beat after each addition. After that, take a different bowl, and sift your flour. Next, measure out three cups and sift three times. Then, do not forget to add your salt and baking powder.

Step 4

Pour half of your dry ingredients and half of your milk. After that, add the second half of your dry ingredients and the remaining milk. Make sure to beat properly until all the ingredients combine well. Then, add your vanilla.

Step 5

After that, fill your cupcake liners 3/4 full. And make sure to bake for about 18 to 22 minutes. Bake it until your cupcakes cook thoroughly.

Step 6

Finally, allow your cooked cupcakes to cool completely. And set them aside.

For the strawberry Swiss meringue buttercream – The ingredients:

• 1 pound or four sticks of room-temperature unsalted butter
• Five egg whites from 5 large eggs
• 1 cup and add 2 tbsp of granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup of strawberry puree

Step-by-step instructions 

Step 1

Temper your egg whites and sugar using a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water at medium heat. Then, heat your egg whites and sugar to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Afterward, stir constantly to avoid cooking your egg whites. And ensure that your sugar dissolves well.

Step 2

Using an electric mixer, beat at medium-high for 8 to 10 minutes. With that, do it until your egg whites reach a soft peak.

Step 3

Afterward, set your mixer to low. And add your butter one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition. Then, attach your electric mixer with a paddle attachment. And continue beating at medium. Doing this allows all the air bubbles to escape. After that, beat the mixture for about 3 to 5 minutes until your frosting becomes smooth.

Step 4

Next, add the 3/4 cup of strawberry puree. And mix until combined. Always refrain from overmixing.

Cupcake assembly

Step 1

Prepare your cupcakes. And frost them with your strawberry frosting.

Step 2

Then, add fresh strawberries as a topping. Ultimately, serve and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

Pound cake cupcakes with no frosting can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for three to five days. Store them in the fridge for cupcakes frosted with chantilly cream frosting, chocolate whipped cream frosting or strawberry Swiss meringue buttercream. The frosted pound cake cupcakes can last in the fridge in an airtight container for three to four days.

You can also freeze your pound cake cupcakes as well. Wrap unfrosted cupcakes in a layer of plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. In addition, you can also wrap your cupcakes in plastic wrap and then put them in a Ziploc bag. 

You can also freeze frosted cupcakes as well, however, whipped cream frosting and chantilly cream frosting do not freeze well. Place the frosted cupcakes in the freezer uncovered for one hour to let the frosting set. Then, wrap the cupcakes in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil or place them in a Ziploc bag.

When ready to eat the frozen cupcakes, thaw them in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for thirty minutes to an hour. Store any leftover cupcakes in the fridge for two to three days. 

When making your pound cake cupcakes, be sure that your cold ingredients are brought to room temperature. This will ensure that the batter will mix together smoothly to create the right texture in your cupcake. This is especially important with cream cheese.

Adding cream cheese to pound cake can give it a wonderful flavor and texture. Poundcake cupcakes with cream cheese will create a moist crumb that is full of flavor. 

Be sure to also correctly measure all of your ingredients to make sure your cupcakes turn out right. For best results, it is recommended to weigh your dry ingredients with a kitchen scale. 

Can I Bake Pound Cake in Muffin Tins?

You can bake pound cake in muffin tins to make pound cake cupcakes. To do so, prepare the batter as you would for making a pound cake. Then pour the batter into muffin tins lined with cupcake wrappers, filling each wrapper 2/3 full of batter.

The pound cake cupcakes will bake for around 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool your pound cake cupcakes on a wire rack until they are cool and then top them with your choice of frosting. Since pound cake is rich and dense, it is often best to pair it with a lighter frosting such as whipped cream frosting. 

Making Delicious Pound Cake Cupcakes

No matter the occasion, pound cake cupcakes make a great treat. They are dense, rich, and flavorful, making them an irresistible dessert. By making pound cakes as cupcakes, they are easier to serve but just as delicious. 

Each of these pound cake cupcake recipes is sure to be a hit. They are packed full of flavor and are paired with delicious frostings. No matter your baking experience, you will want to give these recipes a try.