Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with this Perfect Vanilla Cupcake Recipe, your ultimate guide to creating light, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious cupcakes for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply craving a sweet treat, these cupcakes offer a soft texture and delightful vanilla flavor that pairs wonderfully with various frostings. Easy to make with simple ingredients and quick preparation, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. With just 20-23 minutes of baking time, you can satisfy your sweet tooth without waiting long. Get ready to impress family and friends with these versatile cupcakes that are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or plain kefir)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In an electric mixer bowl, cream softened butter and sugar on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk; mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (55g)
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 54mg