Description
Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting are a delightful combination of fluffy vanilla cake and rich chocolate frosting, perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings. These easy-to-make cupcakes promise a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave everyone wanting more. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can whip up these delicious treats. Whether topped with sprinkles or left plain, these cupcakes are sure to impress!
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 (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ¼ cup milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cupcake tins with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternating with whole milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually mix in cocoa powder and powdered sugar alternating with milk until smooth.
- Once cupcakes have cooled completely, frost generously and add sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg