Description
These Simply Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes are a classic dessert that is easy to make and a crowd-pleaser. Light, fluffy, and full of vanilla flavor, these homemade cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (room temperature)
Additional:
- sprinkles for garnish (optional)
- your favorite frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the milk and sour cream. Add the dry ingredients and milk mixture alternately to the butter mixture.
- Bake: Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until done.
- Cool and Frost: Let cupcakes cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Frost with your favorite frosting and top with sprinkles.
Notes
- For extra moist cupcakes, use full-fat sour cream.
- These cupcakes pair well with buttercream, cream cheese, or chocolate frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (without frosting)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
