Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with our Easy Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe! These soft, fluffy treats are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual family gatherings. With a rich vanilla flavor and topped with creamy buttercream frosting, they promise to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests. The recipe is simple and quick, making it ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Customize these cupcakes with your choice of toppings or enjoy them as-is; they are versatile enough to suit every palate.
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light yellow; gradually mix in melted butter and vanilla.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture until combined without overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with batter.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with a buttercream made by creaming softened butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg