Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Classic Vanilla Cupcakes, a beloved treat that brings joy to any occasion. These soft and fluffy cupcakes are not only easy to prepare but also feature a rich vanilla flavor complemented by creamy buttercream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe allows you to whip up a batch in no time. With just a few simple ingredients likely already in your kitchen, you can impress family and friends with these irresistible delights. Get ready to elevate your baking game!
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large 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). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light yellow. Gradually mix in melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry mixture and milk into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg