Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade desserts with our Easy Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe. These soft, fluffy cupcakes are perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to casual afternoon treats. Each bite bursts with rich vanilla flavor, complemented by a creamy buttercream frosting that you can easily customize. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this straightforward recipe ensures that you’ll achieve bakery-quality results in no time. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these deliciously sweet vanilla treats!
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light yellow. Gradually mix in melted butter and vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill muffin tin cups about ¾ full with batter. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg