Description
Vanilla cupcakes are a delightful treat that bring joy to any occasion. These fluffy, sweet morsels topped with creamy frosting will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or almond extract.
- Store cooled cupcakes in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg