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Air Fryer Pound Cake Cupcakes

Name: Air Fryer Pound Cake Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter (unsalted, at room temperature); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup whipped cream; 1 cup fresh berries

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If you love pound cake, you will absolutely love these Air Fryer Pound Cake Cupcakes. They are amazing, light, fluffy, moist, and really delicious.

There is nothing really like pound cake; these Air Fryer Pound Cake Cakes are the perfect combination of a dense, rich, and luxurious cupcake.

One of my favorite things about making pound cakes, whether in loaf form or as a cupcake they have so few ingredients they are perfect for a quick and easy Air Fryer Dessert.

If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Dessert Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER APPLE PIE EGG ROLLS, AIR FRYER BAKED APPLES, AIR FRYER CHERRY CHIMICHANGAS and AIR FRYER OREO CINNAMON ROLLS.

What Is A Pound Cake?

Pound cake got its name from the ingredients, which are traditional and historical, including–a pound of each of the following:

Sugar
Butter
Flour
Eggs

Today, we made a scaled-down version of a traditional pound cake, added some pure vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt, and created a delicious pound cake cupcake.

What are the ingredients for a pound cake cupcake?

If you love pound cake, you will absolutely love these Air Fryer Pound Cake Cupcakes. They are amazing, light, fluffy, moist, and really delicious.

Unsalted Butter
Granulated Sugar
Pure Vanilla Extract
Eggs
All-Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
Salt

How To Make Air Fryer Pound Cake Cupcakes

Pound Cake Ingredients in Bowl With Mixer

Spray your silicone muffin tins with cooking spray, or line your muffin tin with muffin liners.

Cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Add the eggs and beat until smooth. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and beat until combined. Be careful not to over-mix.

Divide the batter between the ten lined muffin wells. Set the temperature to 320 degrees F, for 10 to 12 minutes, for air fryer setting. Remove when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cupcakes cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, and then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

If desired, once they’re cool, top each cupcake with whipped cream and a few fresh berries.

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Pound Cake Cupcakes

Cream the butter and sugar together to make the best and fluffiest air fryer cupcakes.
Use a pure vanilla extract, as the flavor will be prominent in the pound cake cupcakes.
Let your cupcakes completely cool before you add frosting. Otherwise, the frosting will run off.

Simple Decorating Ideas

While cupcakes are great, they provide you with a great time to use your imagination to make a great and gorgeous batch. Some quick ideas:

Sprinkles
Crushed Oreos
Graham Cracker Crumbs
Crushed Pretzels
Candy
Fresh Fruit

How to Store Frosted Cupcakes

If you have any leftover cupcakes, place them into an airtight container. And place the container into the refrigerator.

They will remain good for 3 to 4 days.

Can I Freeze Cupcakes?

This is a great make-ahead recipe. If you want to make a double batch and freeze half, that is a great way to meal-pan and make a simple dessert for the entire family.

To Freeze: Let the pound cake cupcakes cool to room temperature and place them in an airtight container. Place the container into the refrigerator.

To defrost, remove the frozen cupcakes from the freezer, place them into the refrigerator overnight, and then frost.

Can I Frost The Cupcakes Ahead Of Time?

No, since I went with a simple whipped cream frosting, it’s best to frost them right before serving for the best results.

What Muffin Tins Can I Use In An Air Fryer?

As I use my Air Fryer more and more for baking, I invested in a set of Muffin Tins; they make baking muffins and cupcakes a lot easier; these are my suggestions (affiliate links included):

EALEK 4-Cup Heavy Carbon Steel Non-Stick Bakeware Cupcake Muffin Pan Baking Tray 2 Pack 8.5 Inch Black

Muffin Pan,4 Cup Non-Stick Carbon Steel Cupcake Pan/ Bakeware/Non-Stick Muffin Tin/Cupcake Cup, Easy to Clean ， Carbon Steel Muffin Tray Standard Baking Mold

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