Description
Delight your taste buds with these Easy Vanilla Cupcakes! With their soft, fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to casual gatherings. Made with simple pantry staples, they are quick to prepare and can be customized with various toppings to suit your theme. Each cupcake is topped with creamy buttercream frosting that adds an irresistible sweetness, making them a favorite among kids and adults alike. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with sprinkles, these delightful treats are sure to impress!
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
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 mix in the dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with batter.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare frosting by creaming softened butter with confectioners' sugar; add vanilla and cream until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg