Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

If happiness had a flavor, it would be vanilla. These cupcakes are light, fluffy, and sweet enough to fix any mood, yes, even Monday mornings. They’re the kind of treat that disappears faster than you can say “I’ll just have one.”

Whether you’re baking for a birthday, a bake sale, or just because your oven looks lonely, this recipe keeps things simple. No fancy chef skills required, just a love for cupcakes and maybe a good playlist while you bake.

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Quick Recipe Infos:

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes

Nutrition Information (per cupcake)

• Calories: 270
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 36g
• Protein: 3g
• Sugar: 25g

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What You’ll Need

Kitchen Tools

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Muffin pan
• Cupcake liners
• Spatula
• Cooling rack

Ingredients

For the cupcakes

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup whole milk

For the frosting

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Vanilla Cupcakes

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in the vanilla.
5. Add half the dry mixture, then half the milk. Repeat until smooth.
6. Pour the batter evenly into the liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool the cupcakes on a wire rack before frosting.
9. To make the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
10. Frost your cupcakes generously. Taste one immediately. Quality control, of course.

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Final Note

These vanilla cupcakes are proof that simple can still be spectacular. The soft crumb, buttery flavor, and creamy frosting make them a crowd favorite. Bake them once, and you’ll find yourself inventing excuses to make them again, like “it’s Tuesday” or “the dog looked hungry.”