Description
Soft, fluffy bakery-style classic vanilla cupcakes with rich buttercream frosting made completely from scratch.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tin.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, salt.
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Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time.
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Alternate dry ingredients and milk.
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Fill liners 2/3 full and bake 18–22 minutes.
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Cool completely.
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Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and frost cupcakes.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture.
Do not overmix after adding flour.
Store at room temperature 2 days or freeze unfrosted up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 320 per cupcake
- Sugar: 28g
- Fat: 18g