Description
Delightful Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream bring classic sweetness to dessert tables with irresistible charm. Homemade comfort combines elegant flavor and delicate texture, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Buttercream Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 350F (175C) and arranging cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Use an electric mixer to blend butter and sugar, creating a smooth, airy mixture that appears light and voluminous.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition to create a uniform batter.
- Pour milk and vanilla into the mixture, gently stirring to integrate all liquid components.
- Carefully fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stopping as soon as ingredients are just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Distribute batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising.
- Place muffin tin in preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge clean.
- Remove cupcakes from oven and allow complete cooling on a wire rack before applying buttercream frosting.
- Decorate cooled cupcakes with smooth, creamy buttercream using a piping bag or spatula for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Prevent Dry Cupcakes by carefully measuring flour and avoiding overmixing the batter, which can develop tough gluten and lead to dense, dry results.
- Customize Flavor by swapping vanilla extract with almond, lemon, or coconut extract to create unique taste profiles that complement different occasions.
- Create Gluten-Free Version by substituting all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend, ensuring you maintain the same light and tender texture.
- Enhance Moisture by adding a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter, which helps create a softer, more tender crumb and prevents dryness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 91 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg