Description
Delightful vanilla cupcakes with a light texture and sweet, buttery flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Mix the eggs and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light yellow, then mix in the melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, stirring until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about three-quarters full and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting by beating together softened butter and confectioners’ sugar, adding vanilla extract and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.
Notes
Ensure eggs and butter are at room temperature for smoother batter. Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes light and airy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg