Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with this Perfect Vanilla Cupcake recipe. These cupcakes are delightfully light, fluffy, and bursting with sweet vanilla flavor, making them ideal for any celebration—from birthdays to casual gatherings. With a tender crumb and the ability to pair wonderfully with various frostings, these cupcakes are not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up a dozen delightful treats that satisfy every sweet tooth. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with frosting and toppings, these classic vanilla cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk (or plain kefir, room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20–23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg