Perfect — let’s make Creamy Cupcakes that are super soft, moist, and topped with a luscious creamy frosting. These are bakery-style but easy to do at home.

🧁 Creamy Cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 large eggs (room temperature)

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup milk

• ¼ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt, for extra creaminess)

For the Creamy Frosting:

• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)

• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)

Instructions

1. Bake the Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well, then mix in vanilla.

5. Mix in half the dry ingredients, then milk + sour cream, then the remaining dry ingredients.

6. Spoon batter into cupcake liners (about ¾ full).

7. Bake 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.

2. Make the Creamy Frosting

1. Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.

3. Add vanilla and cream; beat until creamy and spreadable.

3. Assemble

• Frost cooled cupcakes with a piping bag (or spread with a spatula).

• Garnish with sprinkles, fruit, or a drizzle of chocolate/caramel.