Description
This Perfect Vanilla Cupcake Recipe is your ultimate dessert solution for any occasion! Soft, airy, and bursting with flavor, these cupcakes are easy to make and pair beautifully with a variety of frostings and toppings. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a tea party, or simply indulging in a sweet treat, these delightful cupcakes are sure to impress your guests. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can create a batch of delectable vanilla cupcakes that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or plain kefir, room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In an electric mixer bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide the batter into the cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg