Description
Vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting are a delightful treat that brings joy to any occasion. Light and fluffy, each bite offers an indulgent vanilla flavor topped with creamy buttercream. Perfect for birthdays or cozy evenings at home, these cupcakes are sure to brighten your day. Follow this simple recipe to create a batch of these heavenly delights that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (pure if possible)
- ½ cup whole milk
- For the Buttercream Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, starting and ending with flour—mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg