Description
Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream are the ultimate treat for any occasion, combining a light, fluffy texture with the rich creaminess of buttercream frosting. These delightful cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just a sweet indulgence at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with prepared buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg