Description
Deliciously fluffy and moist vanilla cupcakes topped with rich buttercream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 2–4 tablespoons milk (for buttercream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix the dry ingredients in another bowl and whisk together.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, alternating flour and milk.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool the cupcakes for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the buttercream frosting by beating butter and gradually adding powdered sugar.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream using a piping bag or spatula.
- Enjoy your vanilla cupcakes with friends and family!
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Don’t overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: vanilla cupcakes, buttercream frosting, dessert, baking, easy cupcakes