Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes, a treat that’s light, fluffy, and bursting with sweet vanilla flavor. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are versatile and can be dressed up with your favorite frosting or toppings. With easy-to-follow steps, even beginner bakers can create these delicious treats without stress. The addition of buttermilk ensures each bite is moist and tender, while the rich vanilla taste makes them a crowd-pleaser. Elevate any occasion with these impressive cupcakes that rise beautifully and look fantastic on any dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk (or plain kefir), room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20–23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg