Delicious Vanilla Cupcakes
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of homemade vanilla cupcakes that are light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration, these easy-to-make treats will transport you back to your childhood with every sweet bite. Whether topped with creamy frosting or enjoyed plain, these cupcakes are sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and milk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture but avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared cupcake liners until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg