Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Classic Vanilla Cupcakes, a timeless treat that promises to bring joy to any occasion. With their soft, fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, these cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying a sweet craving. Topped with creamy buttercream frosting, they elevate your dessert game and impress guests effortlessly. This easy recipe is not only kid-friendly but also customizable, allowing you to get creative with flavors and decorations. Gather your loved ones and embark on a fun baking adventure!
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light yellow. Gradually add melted butter and vanilla extract while mixing.
- Alternately incorporate dry ingredients with milk into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg