Almost Cake Mix Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients for Almost Cake Mix Vanilla Cupcakes

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• Crisco Shortening
• 2 cups powdered sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Almond Extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Cake Flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Half And Half Cream

How to Make Almost Cake Mix Vanilla Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ½ cup vegetable shortening until light and fluffy.
4. 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.
5. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar, beating until fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
7. 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.
8. Fill the prepared cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
9. Immediately reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
10. Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and enjoy!