Description
Vanilla cupcakes are a classic dessert that combines a light, fluffy texture with a delightful vanilla flavor. Topped with creamy frosting, these treats are perfect for celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Easy to make and customize, they guarantee smiles at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg