Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
These vanilla cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and easy to make. Topped with a rich vanilla buttercream frosting, they are a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk (any type)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is light yellow.
- Slowly add the melted butter and vanilla extract while continuing to mix.
- Gradually add the milk and the dry ingredients, alternating between them, until fully combined. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with batter.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
For variations: Add cocoa powder for chocolate cupcakes, fruit for a fruity twist, or lemon zest for a citrus flavor.
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freezing is possible for up to 3 months, and reheating can be done in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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