Description
Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion, combining a light, fluffy vanilla cake with luxurious buttercream frosting. These cupcakes are incredibly easy to make and ideal for celebrations like birthdays or simply as a delightful indulgence at home. The delightful aroma that fills your kitchen while baking will elevate your mood, making every bite a moment of pure bliss. You can keep these cupcakes simple or get creative with decorations and flavors; they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for buttercream frosting)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for buttercream frosting)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for buttercream frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (47g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg