Description
Soft, fluffy, and packed with rich vanilla flavor, these Delightful Vanilla Cupcakes are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
Notes
Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. Don’t overmix the batter; mix just until combined. Always check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg