Get ready to transform your baking game with Billy's Vanilla Vanilla Cupcakes - the ultimate dessert that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight! These cupcakes aren't just a recipe; they're a creamy, dreamy experience that will have everyone begging for your secret. Imagine biting into a perfectly moist, vanilla-infused cloud that melts in your mouth, leaving behind a symphony of sweet, rich flavor that will make you the star baker in your circle.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup vanilla frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost each cupcake with vanilla frosting using a piping bag or offset spatula.
- Optional: Garnish with sprinkles or a light dusting of vanilla powder for extra decoration.
Tips
- • Always use room temperature ingredients - this ensures smoother mixing and a more consistent batter • Don't overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cupcakes tender • Use fresh, high-quality vanilla extract for the most intense flavor • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting • For extra moisture, you can add a tablespoon of sour cream to the batter • Use an ice cream scoop for perfectly uniform cupcake sizes • Store cupcakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 75mg
