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    Posted In: Cupcakes, Delish
    July 2, 2014 — Updated May 5, 2019 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Vanilla Cupcakes

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    Classic Vanilla Cupcake Recipe by Cooked By Julie. Use this cupcake base in countless other recipes - it's simple, easy, and perfectly delicious.

    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!

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    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
    Tried this recipe?Mention @cookedbyjulie or tag #cookedbyjulie!

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