Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these Classic Vanilla Cupcakes, a timeless treat that brings happiness to any occasion. With their fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends alike. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, they feature a creamy buttercream frosting that takes them over the top. Easy to make with pantry staples, this recipe is not just for experienced bakers but also a fun project for kids. Dress them up with sprinkles or enjoy them plain; these cupcakes are versatile enough to shine in any setting.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- For Frosting: 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light yellow. Gradually mix in melted butter and vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups about ¾ full and bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes before frosting: beat softened butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth; add vanilla and cream until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg