Description
Indulge in light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar (for frosting)
- cream cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate lemon zest or vanilla bean seeds into the batter. Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.