Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes, perfect for any celebration! These fluffy cupcakes are infused with rich vanilla flavor and topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream, making them a timeless treat everyone will love. Whether it’s a birthday party or an afternoon gathering, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures delicious results every time. With simple ingredients and customizable frosting options, you can create a sweet masterpiece that looks as good as it tastes. Elevate your baking game and impress your guests with these charming cupcakes that are bound to be the highlight of any event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 70 g butter (room temperature)
- 210 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 150 g full-fat sour cream (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
- 200 g butter (for frosting, cool room temperature)
- 330 g powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 1 tbsp whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time while mixing.
- Mix in half the dry ingredients, followed by sour cream, oil, and vanilla. Finish with remaining dry ingredients using a rubber spatula to fold gently.
- Divide batter into liners and bake for 20-22 minutes. Cool before frosting.
- For the buttercream, mix butter until soft; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla paste until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg