Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade cupcakes with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these fluffy treats topped with creamy frosting will bring joy to your gatherings!
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and 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 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.
- Enjoy! Serve and savor your delicious homemade cupcakes!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Don’t overmix the batter to maintain fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg