Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe: Fluffy and Sweet
Vanilla Cupcakes with a fluffy, sweet flavor.
Ingredients
- Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 –3 tbsp heavy cream
- Optional: Sprinkles extra frosting
- Suggested Pairings: Tea fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F; line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar; add eggs, vanilla, alternate dry ingredients, and milk.
- Fill liners 2/3 full; bake 18–20 min. Cool completely.
- Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream for frosting; taste and adjust.
- Pipe frosting; garnish with sprinkles. Serve on a white ceramic platter.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for the best texture.
- Store unfrosted in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a vegan or lemon variation.
- Pair with coffee.