Easy Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
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Easy Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
Description
The cupcakes are made by blending flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together, then creaming butter with sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Eggs are added one at a time for structure. The dry ingredients are incorporated carefully with milk to maintain a smooth, light batter. The cupcakes bake at 350°F in a lined pan for about 15–18 minutes until a toothpick test confirms doneness.
After cooling, they can be frosted with a vanilla buttercream made from softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, whipped for a smooth texture. The light crumb and gentle vanilla flavor make these cupcakes versatile for many occasions. Sprinkles are optional for decoration.
Cool cupcakes fully before frosting to prevent melting. This recipe yields about 12 standard cupcakes. The frosting consistency can be adjusted with milk for spreading or piping.
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 6 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg at room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- Sprinkles , optional
Frosting:
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk whole
Instructions
Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with 12 liners. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk or sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl often. This will take a few minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating each one into the mixture.
- Reduce the mixer speed and add half of the dry mixture. Beat just until combined, then slowly add in the milk and slowly mix until absorbed. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat together until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter into the 12 lined cupcake holes and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Make sure they are cooled before frosting them.
Frosting:
- Combine the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and milk in a large mixing bowl and beat together with an electric mixer until fluffy and smooth. If the frosting seems too thick, add more milk. If it seems to thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Pipe the frosting on the cupcakes or smear the frosting on with an offset spatula. Top with sprinkles of your choice and enjoy.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 708IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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