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Perfectly Moist Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe

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Perfectly Moist Vanilla Cupcakes are soft, tender, and full of rich vanilla flavor. These classic cupcakes are easy to make, ideal for any celebration, and customizable with your favorite frosting or toppings.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • Optional for frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk/cream until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture.
  • Add almond extract or sprinkles for variations.
  • Replace milk with sour cream or yogurt for richer cupcakes.
  • Store unfrosted at room temp; refrigerate frosted cupcakes.
  • Freeze unfrosted cupcakes tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.

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