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Easy Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

These EASY Vanilla Cupcakes with homemade vanilla buttercream are full of flavor and so easy to make! Top with festive sprinkles for fun!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 497 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cupcakes:
  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs , at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • Sprinkles , optional
Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

Cupcakes:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with 12 liners. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk or sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating each one into the mixture.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Make sure they are cooled before frosting them.
Frosting:
  1. 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.
  2. Pipe the frosting on the cupcakes or smear the frosting on with an offset spatula. Top with sprinkles of your choice and enjoy.
  3. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 497kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 161mg (7%) Potassium 53mg (2%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 57g (114%) Vitamin A 708IU (14%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 497

% 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.