Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking the Perfect Vanilla Cupcake! This easy-to-follow recipe yields light, fluffy cupcakes that are bursting with sweet vanilla flavor, making them ideal for any occasion, from birthdays to casual get-togethers. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress family and friends with your baking prowess. These versatile treats can be topped with your favorite frosting or enjoyed plain for a quick snack.
Ingredients
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- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk (or plain kefir, room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among the liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 20–23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg