Description
Vanilla Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. Ideal for birthdays, parties, or everyday treats.
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. Beat butter and sugar until light; add eggs and vanilla.
4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to batter until smooth.
5. Divide batter among liners; bake 18–20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool completely before frosting.
7. Prepare frosting by beating butter, adding sugar, vanilla, and milk; frost cupcakes.
Notes
Add lemon or almond extract for twist.
Use cream cheese frosting for tangy flavor.
Top with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or fruit.
Adjust baking time for mini cupcakes.
Store in airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg