Easy Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/8 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a medium brown, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
4. Add eggs and continue to beat
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, then add the milk and the vanilla extract
6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
7.  Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting

Easy Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe

Fluffy and moist, vanilla cupcake recipe perfect for any celebration

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 169 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 11/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1/8 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In a medium brown, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
• Add eggs and continue to beat
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, then add the milk and the vanilla extract
• Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 187IUCalcium: 76mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Easy, fluffly, moist, snack, vanilla

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Tips for Perfect Cupcakes

1. Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavour.
2. Don’t overmix the batter to maintain moisture.
3. Use room-temperature ingredients for easier mixing.
4. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full for even baking.
5. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Variations and Substitutions

1. Add a teaspoon of almond extract for a unique flavour.
2. Substitute whole wheat flour for added nutrition.
3. Use different types of milk, such as almond or soy milk.
4. Add sprinkles or chopped nuts for extra decoration.
5. Make mini cupcakes for bite-sized treats.