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EASY HOMEMADE VANILLA CUPCAKES RECIPE



Easy Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe image

This Easy Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe makes perfectly moist, completely irresistible cupcakes! These light and fluffy cupcakes are topped with creamy vanilla buttercream and topped with sprinkles for the ultimate sweet treat.

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups (163g) all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp (84g) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup (155g) sugar
2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp (150ml) milk
1 cup (224g) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
2-3 tbsp (30-45ml) water or milk
Pinch or two of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
  • Add the butter, sugar, oil and vanilla extract to a large mixer bowl and beat together until light in color and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Do not skimp on the creaming time.
  • Now it's time to add the eggs. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until mostly combined after each. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until mostly combined.
  • Slowly add the milk and mix until well combined. The batter will look curdled, but that's ok.
  • Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated. Do not over mix the batter.
  • Fill the cupcake liners about 3/4 full and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove cupcakes from the oven and place on a cooling rack to cool.
  • Add the butter to a large mixer bowl and beat until smooth.
  • Carefully pour in about half of the powdered sugar and mix until smooth and well combined.
  • Add the vanilla extract and 1-2 tablespoons of the water or milk and the salt to the frosting and mix until well combined.
  • Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add additional milk or water as needed to get the right consistency.
  • Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes. I used Ateco tip 844.
  • Cupcakes are best when stored well covered for 2-3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Sugar 51.9 g, Sodium 259.8 mg, Fat 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 63.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, Cholesterol 87 mg

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Cream Cheese Frosting image

You know that no cake, cupcake, bar or cookie is complete without the perfect layer of cream cheese icing or frosting. Luckily, our spreadable and creamy homemade recipe is ready in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. Sweet with just the right amount of tang, this from-scratch Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is the perfect finish for carrot cake, red velvet cupcakes, pumpkin-spice bars and more. Soon you'll be adding this cream cheese frosting recipe to everything on the dessert tray and more.

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in vanilla, then stir in powdered sugar. Add more powdered sugar as needed until frosting is a thick spreadable consistency.
  • Spread or pipe frosting on cooled cake or cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

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