Description
Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting are the ultimate nostalgic treat, perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. These fluffy, buttery cupcakes are topped with rich, velvety chocolate frosting that melts in your mouth. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they’re sure to impress at birthdays or cozy get-togethers. Each bite brings a wave of sweetness and joy, making them an irresistible delight for all ages.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until springy.
- Cool on a wire rack before frosting with chocolate frosting made by creaming butter and cocoa powder; mix in powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg