Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

Delight your taste buds with these perfectly moist and fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting—a classic combination that's sure to impress! Each cupcake boasts a tender vanilla crumb, thanks to simple yet essential ingredients like pure vanilla extract and whole milk, perfectly balanced with a dreamy, velvety chocolate frosting made from rich cocoa powder and creamy butter. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy dessert is ideal for any occasion, from birthdays to casual sweet cravings. Learn how to create bakery-quality treats in your own kitchen with this step-by-step recipe that is fun to make and even more fun to eat.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

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 (softened)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
• 2.5 cups confectioners' sugar
• 0.5 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons whole milk (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 1 pinch pinch of salt (for frosting)

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

Step 3

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar 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.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 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

To make the chocolate frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Sift together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder, then gradually add them to the butter, beating until fully incorporated.

Step 11

Add the milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

Step 12

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a piping bag or a knife to frost each one with the chocolate frosting.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy your Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1125.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3851.0

Total Fat 118.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 648.0mg	0%
Sodium 1635.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 687.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 520.5g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 207.6IU	0%
Calcium 344.5mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 1199.6mg	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: 26.7%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 68.9%