Description

Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Vanilla Cupcakes, perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to cozy afternoons at home. These cupcakes are incredibly moist, light, and fluffy, crowned with a rich vanilla frosting that will leave your taste buds dancing. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is beginner-friendly and versatile enough to customize with different toppings or flavors. Whip up a batch and elevate your dessert game!

Ingredients

Scale

6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
¾ cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
⅔ cup whole milk
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tray with paper liners.
In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk; mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just mixed.
Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For frosting, beat softened butter in the mixer; gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream until fluffy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 200
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing results. Customize your frosting by adding colors or sprinkles for different occasions.