Yellow Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible magic of these perfectly moist and tender yellow cupcakes, a beloved recipe from Cook's Illustrated! These aren't your average cupcakes; they're light, fluffy, and bursting with bright, sunny flavor. Perfectly complemented by our creamy cherry frosting (#189326) (recipe sold separately), these cupcakes are best enjoyed fresh from the oven. But don't worry, unfrosted leftovers stay delicious for up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature. Double the batch easily – just use 3 whole eggs and 2 yolks, and double the rest! Get ready to experience the difference of a meticulously tested recipe – they're so good, you'll understand why they call it America's Test Kitchen!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 224.6 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Yellow Cupcakes

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How to Make Yellow Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Adjust oven rack to the middle position.
  2. Line a standard muffin/cupcake tin with paper or foil liners.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Add 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup (177ml) sour cream, 2 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the bowl.
  5. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth and satiny, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  6. Continue mixing by hand until completely smooth and no flour pockets remain.
  7. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full using a 2-ounce ice cream scoop or a heaping tablespoon.
  8. Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are pale gold.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before carefully removing them with a skewer or paring knife and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once completely cool, frost and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

31g

Carbs

9g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Yellow Cupcakes?

Yellow Cupcakes takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Yellow Cupcakes?

Yellow Cupcakes has approximately 224.6 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Yellow Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for Yellow Cupcakes are Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Baking Powder, Table Salt, Unsalted Butter, Sour Cream. See the full list with measurements above.

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