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Vanilla Cupcakes
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Vanilla Cupcakes

Vanilla Cupcakes are soft, buttery cakes flavored with vanilla and topped with a smooth, creamy vanilla frosting made from butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. These cupcakes offer a light crumb and sweet finish, suited for celebrations or everyday treats.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 424 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a 12 cup muffin tray with paper liner cups.
  2. To a stand mixer add the butter and sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in eggs, vanilla and milk until smooth.
  4. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and add it to the stand mixer on the lowest speed setting until just combined.
  5. Using an ice cream scoop fill the cups 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely.
Vanilla Frosting:
  1. 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.
  2. Add in the vanilla and heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy for 1 minute.
  3. Add frosting to piping bag and frost your cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424

% 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.