Soft Vanilla Cupcakes That'll Keep You Coming Back for More
🧂 Ingredients
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- 180 grams All-purpose flour (medium-protein)
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 115 grams Unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature
- 120 ml Milk
- 1.5 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 150 grams Unsalted butter for frosting, room temperature
- 200 grams Powdered sugar for frosting
- 1-2 tbsp Milk for frosting
- to taste Food coloring (optional)
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a cupcake pan and line each cavity with paper liners.
- 2 In one bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, stir until well mixed, then set aside.
- 3 In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar with a mixer until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4 Add the eggs one at a time while continuing to beat, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5 Pour in the vanilla extract and mix briefly until evenly combined.
- 6 Add the flour mixture in stages, alternating with the milk, and fold with a spatula until the batter is smooth and evenly combined. Don't overmix so the cupcakes stay soft.
- 7 Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each about 2/3 full, using an ice cream scoop or tablespoon.
- 8 Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- 9 Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10 While the cupcakes cool, make the frosting: beat the butter until smooth, then add the powdered sugar a little at a time while continuing to beat.
- 11 Add the milk a little at a time until the frosting reaches a consistency that's just right for piping, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- 12 Decorate the cooled cupcakes with the frosting using a spatula or piping bag, as desired. The cupcakes are ready to serve.
💡 Tips
• Make sure ingredients like eggs, butter, and milk are at room temperature so the batter mixes more evenly and the cupcakes rise perfectly.
• Don't overmix the batter once the flour is added—just stir until combined so the cupcakes stay soft and don't turn dense.
• For flavor variations, try adding chocolate paste, grated cheese, or a sprinkle of sprinkles on top of the frosting to taste.
• Store decorated cupcakes in an airtight container and refrigerate if not eating them right away; let them sit out for 15 minutes before serving so the frosting softens back up.
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