The Best Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe
Learn how to make homemade vanilla cupcakes. These cupcakes are moist, soft and rich. In this recipe I topped the cupcakes with simple buttercream frosting. They are perfect for birthdays, holidays and any occasion.
The Best Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1¼ cups 156g Flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ cup + 2 Tbsp. 125g Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup 115g Butter, softened
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- ½ cup 120ml buttermilk/Milk
- â…“ cup 80ml vegetable oil or 1/2 cup sour cream
For the frosting:
- ½ cup 115g Butter, softened
- 1½ cups 190g Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
- DIRECTIONS1. Make the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350F (175C). 2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at the time, beating until combined after each addition. Add oil, vanilla extract, buttermilk and beat until combined. 3. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until well combined. 4. Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, about 3/4 of the way full. 5. Bake for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cupcakes on a wire rack. 6. Make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes. Beat in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating in between. Add vanilla extract, milk and beat until incorporated. Transfer to a piping bag. 7. Frost the cupcakes as desired. More Cupcake Recipes You May Like:
Any substitute for buttermilk?
yumm
Can I use sorbic acid to preserve the cupcakes
No .it will kill the taste of cupcake
Is it best to use unsalted or regular butter? and preferred oil?