Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
Light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, these classic vanilla cupcakes are made from scratch with buttermilk for extra tenderness—an ideal base for any frosting or celebration.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk into wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Notes
- For a fluffier texture, ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature.
- Buttermilk adds a slight tang and helps create a tender crumb—don’t skip it.
- Pairs beautifully with vanilla buttercream, chocolate ganache, or fruit frostings.