Description
Delightful vanilla cupcakes perfect for the holiday season, bringing families together with each fluffy bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp real vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your cupcake pan by lining it with paper liners.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate once completely cooled.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cupcakes, vanilla, holiday baking, Christmas treats, family recipes