Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
This is the ultimate classic vanilla cupcake recipe, perfectly moist with exceptional taste and texture
Servings 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
FOR THE VANILLA CUPCAKES
- ½ cup / 115g butter at room temperature
- ¾ cup / 150g white granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups / 180g all purpose / cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup / 125ml milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
FOR THE VANILLA BUTTERCREAM
- ½ cup / 115g butter at room temperature
- 2 cups / 250g powdered / icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon / 15ml milk
Instructions
MAKING THE CUPCAKES
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and beat well.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt and mix lightly. Add in the milk and vanilla essence and beat well until combined.
- Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, fill the batter into cupcake liners. The batter should fill up to ¾ in the cupcake liners.
- Bake in a preheated oven of 325°F / 170°C for 15 to 20 minutes and until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
MAKING THE VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
- Beat the butter until pale. Add in the powdered sugar/icing sugar and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Add in a little milk to create a softer, smoother frosting.
- Either pipe or spread the frosting over the cooled cupcakes. Decorate as you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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