Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Classic Vanilla Cupcakes, a timeless dessert that captivates all ages. These cupcakes boast a soft, fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, making them ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or just a sweet treat on any day. Crafted with everyday ingredients, this easy recipe ensures you can whip up a batch whenever cravings strike. Topped with creamy buttercream frosting, these cupcakes elevate any occasion with their charm and taste.
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.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl until light yellow. Gradually mix in melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill muffin cups about ¾ full and bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth, then add vanilla extract and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Decorate cooled cupcakes with frosting as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg