Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Perfect Vanilla Cupcake Recipe! Each cupcake is a delightful blend of light, fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor that makes them ideal for any celebration, from birthdays to casual get-togethers. With their perfect balance of sweetness, these cupcakes can be enjoyed plain or adorned with your favorite frosting. Easy to make and incredibly versatile, they are a must-have for any home baker. Impress your family and friends with these delicious treats that are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire!
Ingredients
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- 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, room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixer, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and 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: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg