Description

These delightful Vanilla Cupcakes with Sweet Buttercream Frosting are remarkably easy to master, even for a beginner baker, and they consistently deliver incredible flavor. Get ready to bake a little happiness!

Ingredients

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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Salt
½ cup (113g) Unsalted Butter, softened
2 large Eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (240ml) Whole Milk, at room temperature
2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup (226g) Unsalted Butter, softened for frosting
4 cups (480g) Powdered Sugar, sifted for frosting
¼ cup (60ml) Whole Milk or heavy cream, at room temperature for frosting
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract for frosting
Pinch of Salt for frosting

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
Add softened butter to the dry ingredients and beat until it resembles coarse crumbs
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and beat until just combined
Fill the muffin liners two-thirds full with the batter
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clea
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
For the frosting, beat softened butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add sifted powdered sugar
Add milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, and beat until smooth and fluffy
Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them with the sweet buttercream
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

Do not overmix the cupcake batter to maintain a light texture.

Sift your powdered sugar for a smooth frosting.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 18-22 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg