Description
Tender, fluffy vanilla cupcakes perfect for any occasion, topped with your favorite frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Store cupcakes at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two days. Refrigerate for longer storage or freeze un-frosted cupcakes for future enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg