Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these delightful Vanilla Cupcakes, perfect for any occasion. These light and fluffy treats boast a tender crumb and are topped with a creamy vanilla frosting that’s simply irresistible. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or just treating yourself, these cupcakes will bring smiles to everyone’s faces. They are easy to make, even for beginner bakers, and can be customized with your favorite toppings to suit your theme or personal taste. With moist cake and rich frosting, these homemade delights are sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tray with paper liners.
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and whole milk; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg