Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe

Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe

These classic vanilla cupcakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. They are perfect for any occasion and can be topped with your favorite frosting!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk (or milk)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Mixtures:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fill Cupcake Liners:
   • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool:
   • Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Frost:
   • Once cooled, frost with your favorite vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting.

Tips:

• For extra flavor: Add a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter for a subtle nutty flavor.
• Storage: Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Enjoy your delicious vanilla cupcakes!