Description
Sweet vanilla cupcakes dance with delicate crumb and rich buttercream, promising pure dessert bliss. Bakers seeking classic comfort will adore these heavenly single-serving treats that deliver pure deliciousness in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
- 1 1/4 cups (156 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Fat and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk (or plain kefir, room temperature)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any lumps.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar at medium-high speed for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes pale, voluminous, and smooth.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three portions, alternating with buttermilk. Mix gently until ingredients are just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain cupcake tenderness.
- Portion batter into cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full for consistent rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-23 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow cupcakes to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature before applying frosting.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter with better rise and texture.
- Sifting dry ingredients prevents lumps and ensures a lighter, more delicate cupcake crumb.
- Use fresh, high-quality vanilla extract for the most robust and authentic flavor profile.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar texture and structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg