Description
Deliciously soft and fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then add the vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, alternating with milk.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking with a toothpick.
- Cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the buttercream by beating butter, then adding powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients, and avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cupcakes, vanilla, dessert, baking, sweet treats, party food