Description
Vanilla cupcakes are the ultimate comfort dessert, blending a light, fluffy texture with the rich aroma of pure vanilla. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to cozy family gatherings. With their golden tops and soft crumbs, every bite evokes joyful memories and festive cheer. Easy to make and highly customizable, these cupcakes are sure to bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 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 bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg