Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Moist and Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes, perfect for any occasion. These cupcakes are not only irresistible with their soft, tender crumb and rich vanilla flavor but are also incredibly easy to make. Using cake flour and buttermilk ensures a bakery-quality treat that will impress your family and friends. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply enjoying a sweet moment at home, these airy cupcakes can be dressed up with various toppings such as classic buttercream frosting or fresh berries for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup salted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1½ tablespoons vanilla bean paste
- ⅔ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two 12-cup cupcake pans with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cake flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add softened butter to dry ingredients and mix until fine crumbs form.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake at 375°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 10–12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan briefly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg