Description
Vanilla cupcakes are a timeless classic, known for their light, fluffy texture and delightful vanilla flavor. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet everyday treat, these simple cupcakes can be customized with your favorite frostings and toppings. Enjoy the irresistible aroma as they bake, creating delicious memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar mixture.
- 4. Beat in the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
- 5. Alternate adding milk and dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 6. Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- 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: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg