Baking with kids is a mom activity that always seems like it’s going to be fun. Sadly, when it comes down to it, this experience involves so much mess and stress that you may swear you’ll never do it again. In fact, many moms have such a bad experience here that things end in arguments, and no one even wanting to eat the cakes when they’re ready!
The good news is that we’ve got a cupcake recipe complete with some hints that could make cooking with the kids less stressful moving forward. While we can’t promise anything, you should find that you can create these tasty cakes without too much mess. But, what is this magic recipe, and how can it lead to stress-free cooking with kids in tow?
Mess-Free Cupcakes to Bake with the Kids
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Prepare cupcake liners in a tray
- Combine wet ingredients (except water) and then add dry
- Add water slowly while mixing until batter is the correct consistency
- Fill cupcake liners and bake for 15 minutes
But, we know what you’re thinking. Every other cupcake recipe has been just as simple and still ended in disaster. That’s why we’ve got a few handy hints to keep in mind during the cooking process.
Keep things in one bowl
Many recipes call for you to mix wet and dry ingredients in one bowl, but that’s asking for trouble. Just pouring those mixtures from one container to the other could lead to all manner of mess with kids. Instead, keep everything in one bowl. Simply make sure you mix wet ingredients first. That way, you shouldn’t find that this impacts quality at all.
Make The Frosting Ahead of Time
While frosting may seem like a simple part of the process, it’s always advisable to make this ahead of time. The use of icing sugar means leaving this to kids is a guaranteed way to cover every kitchen surface. Instead, take care of options like this buttercream frosting recipe well ahead of time. That way, you can keep it safely in the fridge until your cakes are cooled and ready.
Mix By Hand Where Possible
The use of whisks is another fatal no-go when baking cupcakes with kids. It’s mostly possible to mix cakes like these by hand, and you should find that doing so goes a long way towards reducing the mess you get when you let your kids loose with an electric whisk.
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Instead, give them wooden or silicone spoons that they’re unlikely to do damage with. If necessary, you can always whisk in with your electronic alternative at the end to finish things.
These may seem like simple pointers, but you’d be amazed by how much of a difference they can make. At long last, you’ll be able to enjoy that tasty cupcake recipe without all the worry!
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Thank you for sharing this. My granddaughter loves cooking with me. We will try this. Thank you for sharing
I love simple ideas like this one. Thank you so much for the recipe Kim! I pinned it!
That’s awesome and you are most welcome!
These sound delicious! And mess free sounds perfect when it comes to kids. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
They are delicious – and mess-free is a MUST … even with teenagers!