Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with this Easy Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe. These cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and bursting with rich vanilla flavor, making them a perfect choice for any occasion—be it birthdays, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat at home. With just a handful of simple ingredients and an easy-to-follow method, these homemade vanilla cupcakes will impress both novice and seasoned bakers alike. Topped with creamy buttercream frosting, they are not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste with various toppings. Enjoy the joy of baking and create lasting memories with these delightful treats!
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- For the Frosting: 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light yellow. Gradually mix in melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool before frosting with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg