Vanilla Cupcakes

I filmed a video for these cupcakes almost 3 years ago and although the photos aren’t the best and the video quality isn’t great I’m still very happy I filmed it. This is my go-to recipe for vanilla cupcakes. I think I’ve used this vanilla base for 20 other cupcake recipes. Blueberry pancake cupcakes? I’m almost certain I used this base. Nutella stuffed cupcakes? Positive I used this recipe as well. I guess you guys can call me a cheater. Kind of. I’m just making the same cupcake over and over just stuffing it with different fruits and chocolates. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it just means that they’re that good!

Vanilla Cupcakes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 535kcal

Author: Julie Maestre

This delicious, classic vanilla cupcake batter can be used in SO many recipes! These cupcakes are simple, sweet, and party-ready.

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 3/4 cups cake flour
• ▢ 1 cup sugar
• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
• ▢ 1/2 tbsp vanilla paste
• ▢ 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• ▢ 1/2 tsp salt
• ▢ 1/2 tsp baking soda
• ▢ 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• ▢ 1/2 cup sour cream
• ▢ 2/3 cup whole milk
• ▢ 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

• ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter
• ▢ 4 cups powdered sugar
• ▢ 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 tbsp whole milk
• ▢ 1 tbsp heavy cream
• ▢ pinch fine salt

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, sift the cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, set aside.
• In a separate large bowl, mix the butter and sugar until smooth.
• Add the eggs to the butter mixture and mix until well incorporated.
• Stir in the vanilla bean paste, vanilla extract, sour cream, vegetable oil, and milk.
• Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until well combined, be careful not to over mix.
• Using an ice-cream scoop, scoop the batter evenly into your muffin tin and bake for 14-16 minutes.
• To make the frosting, mix the unsalted butter for about 2 minutes.
• Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, heavy cream, a pinch of fine salt or 1 tsp lemon juice and mix for about 5 minutes on medium-high speed.
• Frost your cooled cupcakes with a piping bag or an offset spatula sprinkle some Nonpareils if desired and enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 130mg | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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