Skittles Cupcakes in 1 Hour 5 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 12-cup cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Cream together ½ cup (115g) softened butter and 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
3. Beat in 1 large (50g) egg and 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 1½ tsp (7g) baking powder, and ½ tsp (3g) salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk, until the batter is smooth.
6. Toss ¾ cup (110g) Skittles candies in a teaspoon of flour to prevent sinking.
7. Using a silicone spatula, gently fold the floured candies into the batter; do not overmix.
8. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners.
9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Transfer cupcakes to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
11. Beat 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter until creamy.
12. Gradually add 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, 2 tbsp (30ml) heavy cream, 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract, and 1 pinch (1g) salt; whip on high until airy.
13. Pipe the frosting in high swirls on the cooled cupcakes and immediately press ½ cup (75g) Skittles candies into the top.