Ingredients for Simple Vanilla Cupcakes
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Vanilla Essence
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How to Make Simple Vanilla Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
- (Optional) Gently fold in ½ cup frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, etc.).
- Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost and enjoy! (Icing recipe not included, but feel free to use your favorite recipe)
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
61 g
Sugar
301g
Fat
168g
Carbs
59g
