Description
Sweet vanilla cupcakes whisper pure comfort with their delicate crumb and irresistible aroma. Simple ingredients blend into delightful miniature treats you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.67 cups sugar
- 0.5 cups milk
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate mixing bowl.
- Whip eggs and sugar with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns pale yellow.
- Gradually incorporate melted butter and vanilla extract while continuing to mix.
- Gently fold dry ingredients and milk into the wet mixture, alternating between the two and mixing until just combined.
- Distribute batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow cupcakes to rest in the pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Create frosting by blending softened butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Enhance frosting with vanilla extract and heavy whipping cream, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Use a piping bag to decorate the cooled cupcakes with the prepared frosting.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense cupcakes with a rubbery consistency.
- Use fresh, high-quality vanilla extract for the most robust and authentic flavor profile.
- For gluten-free option, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 351
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 157 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg