Description
A classic and simple vanilla cupcake recipe that is soft, fluffy, and topped with rich vanilla buttercream frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar for the frosting until smooth.
- Add the milk and vanilla, mixing until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes as desired.
Notes
Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg