Description
Indulge in the timeless delight of Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes, a classic treat that brings joy to every celebration. These soft and fluffy cupcakes boast a rich vanilla flavor and are topped with creamy buttercream frosting, making them an irresistible choice for birthdays, holidays, or any sweet craving. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable toppings, these cupcakes are perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy afternoon treat, this recipe promises deliciousness that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 70 g butter, room temperature
- 210 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 150 g full-fat sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
- For the buttercream: 200 g butter, cool room temperature
- 330 g powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 1 tbsp whole milk, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with sour cream, oil, and vanilla until just combined.
- Fold in batter gently using a spatula. Divide evenly into cupcake liners.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- For the buttercream, beat room-temperature butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla paste until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg