Description
Summer Vanilla Cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat to brighten any occasion. With their light and fluffy texture, each cupcake is infused with rich vanilla flavor, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds. Whether enjoyed at a sunny backyard BBQ or as a cozy dessert after dinner, these cupcakes are sure to become a favorite. Topped with creamy frosting or simply dusted with powdered sugar, they are easy to make and customize for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well; then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg