Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade cupcakes with this easy-to-follow recipe! Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat. These soft, fluffy cupcakes are topped with a creamy buttercream frosting that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
- Bake the cupcakes: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the milk and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Frost the cupcakes: Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them with your desired amount of frosting.
Notes
- If you want a more vibrant color, you can add food coloring to the frosting.
- These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a fun twist, try adding sprinkles or other decorations on top of the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg