Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Classic Vanilla Cupcakes, where soft, fluffy textures meet rich vanilla flavor in each bite. Perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday, an afternoon treat, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth—these cupcakes are simple to make with pantry staples. Topped with creamy buttercream frosting, they’re not only delicious but incredibly versatile. Whether you enjoy them plain or adorned with fresh fruit, chocolate drizzle, or colorful sprinkles, these cupcakes will surely impress your family and friends. Whip up this easy recipe in under 30 minutes and bring joy to your kitchen today!
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light yellow; mix in melted butter and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients with milk until a smooth batter forms.
- Fill muffin cups about ¾ full and bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg