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Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes

Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes
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Enjoy moist, fluffy, and rich homemade vanilla cupcakes with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for birthdays or any occasion, these classic cupcakes feature a light crumb and a warm vanilla aroma that pairs beautifully with a variety of frostings and toppings. Quick to bake and family favorite, they’re sure to bring smiles and satisfy vanilla cravings.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients measured and ready. Soften the butter by taking it out early. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners to ensure easy removal and clean edges.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly disperse the rising agents and seasoning for consistent cupcakes.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, trapping air crucial for a tender rise.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the pure vanilla extract to infuse the batter with its delightful fragrance.
  5. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture in alternating batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined to keep batter smooth and avoid overmixing.
  6. Fill the Cupcake Liners and Bake: Divide the batter evenly into the lined muffin tin, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool Completely Before Frosting: Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Frost or decorate once fully cooled to avoid melting toppings.

Notes

  • Use room temperature dairy and eggs for better mixing and fluffier cupcakes.
  • Mix just until combined after adding flour to keep cupcakes tender and avoid toughness.
  • Ensure baking powder is fresh to guarantee a perfect rise.
  • Spoon flour into measuring cups and level off to prevent dense cupcakes from too much flour.
  • Start testing cupcakes for doneness a few minutes before the timer to avoid overbaking.

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