This Vanilla Cupcakes recipe results in moist, fluffy cupcakes with a rich vanilla flavor. They are perfect for any occasion and can be easily customized with your favorite frosting and decorations. This recipe is simple and straightforward, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced bakers.
Appliances and Special Utensils
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Oven
- Muffin tin
- Cupcake liners
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Ice cream scoop or spoon (for filling cupcake liners)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Fill Cupcake Liners: Use an ice cream scoop or spoon to fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
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Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Frost and Decorate: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with your favorite frosting and decorate as desired.
Enjoy your delicious, homemade Vanilla Cupcakes!