Grace's Light Fluffy Cupcakes
Delight your taste buds with Grace's Light Fluffy Cupcakes, the perfect treat for any occasion! These delectable homemade cupcakes are irresistibly airy, thanks to a combination of simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and milk. Whipped to perfection with creamy unsalted butter and just the right touch of vanilla extract, this recipe delivers a balanced sweetness with an ethereal texture that melts in your mouth. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, these cupcakes are ideal for busy bakers looking for a quick yet impressive dessert. Serve them plain for a classic treat, or dress them up with your favorite frosting to make them your own. Perfectly portioned for 12 servings, Grace's Light Fluffy Cupcakes are a surefire crowd-pleaser that's easy to make and impossible to resist.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pieces large eggs
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Step 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
Step 5
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 6
Alternately add the flour mixture and the milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 7
Evenly distribute the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Step 9
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Once cooled, frost with your favorite icing and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (670.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2047.4 |
| Total Fat 62.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 507.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1462.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 349.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 206.9g | |
| Protein 35.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 133.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 245.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 542.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories