Vanilla Cupcakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These classic vanilla cupcakes are a simple baked treat made with all purpose flour, butter, eggs and pure vanilla extract. The recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake, making it ideal for anyone wanting a straightforward baking project. With a modest list of common ingredients, these cupcakes suit bakers of all skill levels looking for a reliable, traditional recipe.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 5 mLpure vanilla extract
- 2 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt
- 120 mLmilk
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
- 40 mLvegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 5
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- 7
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Tip: Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- 8
Once the cupcakes are cool, frost with your preferred frosting and decorate as desired.
Tip: Optional.
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