Vanilla Cupcakes

Here’s a recipe for soft, fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes topped with creamy frosting

🧁 Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients (makes 12 cupcakes)

For the cupcakes:

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ¼ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup whole milk (room temperature)

For the frosting (buttercream):

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 3–4 cups powdered sugar

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2–3 Tbsp heavy cream or milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven:

   • Set to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.

2. Make the batter:

   • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

   • In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

   • Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

   • Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with dry. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).

3. Bake:

   • Divide batter evenly into liners (about ⅔ full).

   • Bake 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

   • Cool completely before frosting.

4. Make frosting:

   • Beat butter until creamy.

   • Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth and fluffy.

5. Frost & decorate:

   • Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.

   • Add sprinkles, fruit, or a drizzle of caramel/chocolate if you like.