Description
Indulge in the delightful fluffiness of these homemade vanilla cupcakes, perfect for any occasion. With their rich vanilla flavor and light golden tops, they are a crowd-pleaser that can be dressed up with frosting or enjoyed plain. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself, this easy recipe will leave your taste buds singing.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg