Vanilla Cupcakes
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Vanilla Cupcakes
Description
This recipe combines softened butter and sugar creamed until fluffy, then eggs, vanilla extract, and whole milk are incorporated. Dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, and salt—are sifted and folded in gently to maintain a tender crumb. The batter is portioned into lined muffin cups and baked until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, ensuring moist, evenly baked cupcakes.
The frosting is made by creaming softened butter, gradually adding powdered sugar for sweetness, and finishing with vanilla and heavy cream for a light, spreadable texture. Piping this frosting onto cooled cupcakes adds a visually appealing and flavorful topping.
These cupcakes suit birthday parties, casual gatherings, or any occasion needing a classic vanilla cake with a creamy frosting, balancing sweetness and texture.
Ingredients
Vanilla Cupcakes:
- 6 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup milk whole
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Vanilla Frosting:
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Vanilla Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a 12 cup muffin tray with paper liner cups.
- To a stand mixer add the butter and sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add in eggs, vanilla and milk until smooth.
- Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and add it to the stand mixer on the lowest speed setting until just combined.
- Using an ice cream scoop fill the cups 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely.
Vanilla Frosting:
- To your stand mixer on low speed cream the butter then start adding in the powdered sugar in 1/2 cup increments until fully combined then raise the speed to medium-high for 1 additional minute.
- Add in the vanilla and heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy for 1 minute.
- Add frosting to piping bag and frost your cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 726IU | 15% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| 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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