Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting! These light and fluffy cupcakes are a perfect treat for any occasion, delivering a nostalgic flavor that brings smiles to faces young and old. Topped with rich, creamy frosting, they are as beautiful as they are delicious—ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or just a sweet afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg