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a classic vanilla cupcake recipe with a bite out of it to show that it is light, fluffy, moist, and tender.
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Vanilla Cupcakes

Bake delicious vanilla cupcakes with this easy vanilla cupcake recipe. These Classic cupcakes are perfect for any celebration!
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe, Vanilla Cupcake Recipe, Vanilla Cupcakes
Servings: 12
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Alea Milham

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Cupcake Liners

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 and line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper baking cups and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt and mix well. Set aside.
  • Add butter and sugar to a mixing bowl and beat until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. I beat mine for a minute, scrape down the sides and repeat 3 more times. Add eggs, one at a time and beat well after each egg, scraping down the sides. Add vanilla and beat well.
  • Add flour mixture and beat just until combined.
  • 5, Using a 3 tablespoon portion scoop, fill each baking cup (about 3/4ths full).
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let stand to cool before frosting.

Notes

The calorie count does not include frosting. We used this Fluffy Buttercream Frosting Recipe to top the cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg