Description
Deliciously soft and fluffy vanilla cupcakes, perfect for any occasion, topped with rich frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare your cupcake tray by lining it with your favorite cupcake liners.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture and milk into the wet mixture, alternating between the two until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can customize these cupcakes with various toppings and flavors. For a richer treat, consider adding frosting and decorations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: vanilla cupcakes, dessert, baking, sweet treat, birthday cupcakes