Description
Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream are a delightful treat that perfectly balances light, fluffy cake with rich, creamy frosting. These classic cupcakes are infused with pure vanilla extract, ensuring each bite is bursting with flavor. Topped with silky buttercream, they make the ideal addition to birthday parties, celebrations, or even a sweet indulgence on an ordinary day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- For Frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, sift flour and baking powder together. Gradually add this to the wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Customize your frosting by adding flavors like almond or citrus zest for a unique twist.
- For extra indulgence, consider filling the cupcakes with fruit preserves or chocolate ganache.
- 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: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg