Easy Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe | Cupcakes for Beginners

Hi everyone! Today, I am sharing with you a quick and easy-to-make vanilla cupcake recipe.  It is very simple, perfect for when you want to whip up a dessert quickly or for someone’s impromptu birthday party. 😉 These cupcakes are very fluffy and go well with any frosting you want!

Ingredients:

  • ½ Cup of Unsalted Butter (softened) (100g)

  • ¾ Cup of Sugar (143g)

  • 2 Eggs

  • 2 Teaspoons of Vanilla Extract (10ml)

  • 1 ½ Cups of All Purpose Flour (210g)

  • 1 Teaspoon of Baking Powder (5g)

  • ¼ Teaspoon of Salt (1.5g)

  • 2/3 Cup of Milk (160ml)

Directions:

  1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the two eggs and beat until just combined. Stir in the vanilla. On a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the milk until it is well incorporated into the batter.

  2. Line a cupcake pan with baking cups. Fill each cup with batter 2/3 full.

  3. Bake at 350 °F for about 20-24 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

  4. Let cool completely before adding frosting.

| Makes 1 dozen cupcakes.

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