Description
Indulge in the ultimate sweet experience with these homemade vanilla cupcakes. Soft and fluffy, each cupcake is infused with rich vanilla flavor and topped with creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just a treat for yourself, these delightful treats are sure to impress friends and family alike. Get ready to elevate your baking game with this simple yet delicious recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture alternately with milk, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg