Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes, perfect for celebrating special moments or satisfying sweet cravings. These cupcakes feature a soft and fluffy base, enhanced by a rich vanilla buttercream frosting that is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. With their classic flavor and customizable toppings—think sprinkles, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit—these cupcakes can easily adapt to any occasion. Whether you’re planning a birthday party or simply want a delicious treat, this easy cupcake recipe is your go-to solution for creating memorable moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 70 g butter (room temperature)
- 210 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 150 g full-fat sour cream (room temperature)
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- For the Vanilla Buttercream: 200 g butter, 330 g powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then add sour cream, oil, and vanilla until just combined.
- Fill liners evenly with batter and bake for 20–22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg