Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Light, fluffy, and irresistibly moist, these Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting are a timeless dessert that will delight any crowd. This recipe pairs classic vanilla-flavored cupcakes, made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and real vanilla extract, with a rich and creamy homemade buttercream frosting. Perfectly balanced with hints of sweetness and a touch of salt, the frosting is whipped to velvety perfection with powdered sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Quick to prepare in just under 40 minutes, these cupcakes are ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying a sweet craving. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe guarantees bakery-style results every time and comes with plenty of room for creative frosting designs or decorations. A must-try recipe for lovers of classic vanilla treats!

Nutriscore Rating: 28/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (for frosting)
• 4 cups Powdered sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the 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

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter on high speed with an electric mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes.

Step 10

Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined. Add the vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt.

Step 11

Increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 3 minutes until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

Step 12

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, top them with the buttercream frosting as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1430.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5755.6

Total Fat 265.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 161.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1057.3mg	0%
Sodium 2655.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 829.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 677.7g
Protein 37.0g	0%

Vitamin D 250.3IU	0%
Calcium 298.5mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 612.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.8%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 56.6%