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Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream


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  • Author: Sophie Hart
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

Enjoy light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy buttercream frosting—a delightful treat perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth!


Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Milk
  • Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just blended.
  5. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. For the buttercream frosting, beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until creamy, adding milk as needed for the desired consistency.
  7. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with buttercream.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg