Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Vanilla Cupcakes, perfect for any special occasion or just a sweet treat to brighten your day. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are topped with a rich vanilla frosting that adds a creamy finish, making them irresistible to both kids and adults alike. With simple ingredients usually found in your pantry, this easy recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you choose to decorate them with colorful sprinkles or enjoy them plain, these Vanilla Cupcakes are sure to impress at birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a delightful dessert any time of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tray with paper liners.
- In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg