Description
Indulge in these delightful Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any celebration or just a sweet craving! These soft and fluffy cupcakes are topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream that elevates their classic flavor. Easy to make, even beginner bakers will find joy in preparing these irresistible bites. Customize them with sprinkles or fruits to match your occasion. Whether it’s a birthday party or an afternoon snack, these cupcakes are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 70 g butter (room temperature)
- 210 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 150 g full-fat sour cream (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
- 200 g butter (for frosting)
- 330 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 1 tbsp whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients followed by sour cream, oil, and vanilla until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners evenly and bake for 20–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg