Rachel's Vanilla Cupcakes
Light, fluffy, and bursting with classic vanilla flavor, Rachel's Vanilla Cupcakes are the go-to treat for any occasion! With a perfectly balanced blend of simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and pure vanilla extract, these cupcakes are irresistibly soft and moist. The recipe’s straightforward technique includes alternating the dry ingredients with milk for a tender crumb, while a quick 20-minute prep and 18-minute bake time make these a breeze to whip up. Perfect as a canvas for your favorite frosting or delightful on their own, these vanilla cupcakes serve as an effortlessly elegant dessert for birthdays, tea parties, or midweek indulgences. Create bakery-quality results in your own kitchen with this easy vanilla cupcake recipe that yields 12 perfect portions of happiness!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups whole milk
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 bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Step 8
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or decorating as desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (737.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2513.1 |
| Total Fat 111.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 645.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1470.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 349.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 206.4g | |
| Protein 35.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 133.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 255.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 543.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories