Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Whole Milk
- Powdered Sugar (for frosting)
- Heavy Cream (or Milk for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with milk; fold gently.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the buttercream, beat unsalted butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (68g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg