Description
Easy Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. These fluffy, moist cupcakes topped with rich buttercream frosting promise to delight your taste buds and bring smiles all around. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, you can whip up these delightful desserts in no time, making them ideal for birthdays, tea parties, or just a little indulgence at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- For the Buttercream Frosting: ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about two minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg