Description
Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with this Perfect Vanilla Cupcake recipe! These cupcakes are your go-to dessert for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday party or a cozy get-together. With their light and fluffy texture, each bite reveals a rich vanilla flavor that pairs beautifully with your favorite frosting. This easy-to-follow recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels, making it simple to create delicious cupcakes from scratch in just 30 minutes. Elevate your baking game with these versatile vanilla cupcakes that can be dressed up or enjoyed plain!
Ingredients
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- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk (or plain kefir), room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fill each liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg