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vanilla cupcake

Vanilla Cupcake
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These classic vanilla cupcakes are light, fluffy, and topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just a sweet treat!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (192g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk
  • For the frosting:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
  7. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
  11. Add the milk and vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.
  12. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the vanilla buttercream frosting.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of almond extract to the frosting.

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