Perfect Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
These Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with rich vanilla flavor!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cupcake liners
- Muffin Tin
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.25 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup buttermilk or plain kefir, room temperature
Instructions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Step 5: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Step 6: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Step 7: Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Step 8: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Step 9: Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Step 10: Frost with your favorite frosting once completely cool and enjoy!
Notes
- Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better blending.
- Add chocolate chips or sprinkles for a fun twist!