Irresistible Easy Vanilla Cupcakes: Delightful Buttercream Recipe
These Irresistible Easy Vanilla Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and topped with a delightful buttercream frosting, making them a perfect treat for any occasion!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the buttercream, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
- For best results, use room temperature eggs and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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