Ingredients for Almost Cake Mix Vanilla Cupcakes
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- 2 cups powdered sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup warm milk
- 24 paper cupcake liners
- ½ teaspoon vanilla paste (optional)
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How to Make Almost Cake Mix Vanilla Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ½ cup vegetable shortening until light and fluffy.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Beat for 3-4 minutes on high speed.
- Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar, beating until fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup warm milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fill the prepared cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
- Immediately reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
67g
Fat
25g
Carbs
9g
