Description
Delicious, fluffy vanilla cupcakes that are perfect for any celebration, topped with light frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line your cupcake trays with festive liners.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture and milk into the batter, alternating between the two.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let your cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Always measure ingredients accurately. Use room temperature butter for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: vanilla cupcakes, dessert, baking, simple recipe, celebration