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Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

11/14/2024

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Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Vanilla cupcakes made at home with buttercream frosting are a classic treat that everyone will love. It's great for parties, birthdays, or just as a sweet treat.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup whole milk

  • For Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 4 cups powdered sugar

  • 1/4 cup whole milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Food coloring optional

  • Sprinkles for decoration optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners


In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt


Set aside


In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy


Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition


Stir in the vanilla extract


Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients


Mix until just combined


Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full


Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean


Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely


For the Buttercream Frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth


Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy


Add food coloring if desired and mix until the desired color is achieved


Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the buttercream frosting using a piping bag or a knife


Decorate with sprinkles if desired


Serve and enjoy your delicious Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting!


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