Description

Indulge in the joy of baking with these delightful homemade vanilla cupcakes! With their fluffy texture and rich buttery flavor, these treats are perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a birthday bash or a cozy family gathering, each cupcake will bring smiles to your loved ones. Easy to make and customizable, this recipe guarantees success even for novice bakers. Get ready to impress everyone with these heavenly bites!

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, cream the softened butter until creamy; gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting almond extract or incorporating chocolate chips. Store cooled cupcakes in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze them wrapped for longer storage.