How to Make Delicious and Moist Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
There's nothing like a freshly baked vanilla cupcake with a rich and creamy buttercream frosting. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want to indulge in something sweet, these cupcakes are the perfect treat.
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In this recipe, we'll show you how to make moist and flavorful vanilla cupcakes with a smooth and velvety buttercream frosting that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients:
For the Vanilla Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract, until everything is well combined.
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each one about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, make the buttercream frosting.
- Using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, cream, vanilla extract, and salt, and beat until everything is well combined and the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, use a piping bag or a knife to frost them with the buttercream frosting.
- Add any additional decorations or sprinkles you desire.
These vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting are a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any occasion.
The moist and flavorful cupcakes paired with the velvety and creamy buttercream frosting make for an irresistible treat.
Follow this recipe and you'll have a batch of delicious cupcakes in no time.
