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Vanilla Cupcakes

Luna
Vanilla cupcakes are light, fluffy treats made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. The batter is baked into individual cups, creating a soft, moist texture. Often topped with frosting, they can be decorated to suit any occasion. These cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or everyday indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cupcakes
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Cupcake/muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 ½ cups 190g all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 414g sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup 120ml vegetable oil
  • 1 cup 240ml water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 240ml milk

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup 230g unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups 500g powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 –3 tbsp 30-45ml water or milk
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Preheat the oven and prepare the pans:

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

Make the cupcake batter:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, water, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cupcakes dense.

Bake the cupcakes:

  • Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the frosting:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 2-3 tablespoons of water or milk. Continue to beat until smooth and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add more water or milk to achieve the desired consistency.

Frost the cupcakes:

  • Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a knife or piping bag to frost each cupcake with the vanilla buttercream frosting.
  • Optionally, decorate with sprinkles or other toppings if desired.
  • Enjoy your homemade vanilla cupcakes!
Keyword Vanilla Cupcakes