Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with this Easy Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe. These cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and bursting with rich vanilla flavor, making them the perfect treat for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy family gatherings. With common pantry ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these classic cupcakes in no time. Frosted with creamy buttercream, they are not just a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight. Gather your loved ones and turn baking into a fun activity; kids will enjoy decorating these sweet treats!
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light yellow.
- Gradually mix in melted butter and vanilla until well combined.
- Alternate adding dry mixture and milk to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full and bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg