Vanilla Cupcake
Indulge in the bliss of homemade vanilla cupcakes! These soft and fluffy treats are topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to a simple Tuesday pick-me-up. Bursting with rich vanilla flavor, they promise joy for your taste buds and smiles at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg