Description
Deliciously soft vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy buttercream frosting, 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 the cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract.
- Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the buttercream by beating softened butter, then gradually adding powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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