Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with our Perfect Vanilla Cupcake recipe. These cupcakes are light, fluffy, and packed with rich vanilla flavor, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—be it birthdays, parties, or simply a sweet snack at home. With a straightforward method and easy-to-find ingredients, even novice bakers can create these heavenly bites that pair perfectly with a variety of frostings. Whether you choose classic buttercream or a fruity topping, these cupcakes will surely impress your family and friends. Enjoy the simple pleasure of homemade vanilla cupcakes that are as fun to decorate as they are to eat!
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20–23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg