Description
Indulge in these moist and fluffy vanilla cupcakes, perfect for any celebration. With a rich vanilla flavor, they are sure to delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour in the milk and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to maintain fluffiness.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider substituting almond extract for half of the vanilla extract.
- Decorate with colorful sprinkles or your favorite frosting for a fun touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg