Classic Vanilla Cupcakes

🧁 Classic Vanilla Cupcakes

Soft, fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with smooth vanilla buttercream—perfect for birthdays, parties, or an easy homemade dessert.

Ingredients

Vanilla Cupcakes

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup whole milk

Vanilla Buttercream

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
• Pinch of salt
• Sprinkles, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
4. Add the dry ingredients in batches, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined.
5. Divide batter evenly between the liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
7. For the buttercream, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, cream, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
8. Pipe or spread frosting over the cooled cupcakes and finish with sprinkles.

Makes: 12 cupcakes 🧁

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