Description
Indulge in the sweet comfort of homemade vanilla cupcakes that are light, fluffy, and oh-so-delicious! Perfect for any occasion, these delightful treats pair beautifully with your favorite frosting and colorful sprinkles. With a simple recipe that even novice bakers can master, these cupcakes will bring smiles to your family and friends. Bake a batch today and enjoy the joyous moments they create!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually incorporate sifted flour, baking powder, and salt alternately with milk until just combined.
- Mix in vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
- Fill muffin liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg