Description
A recipe for classic vanilla cupcakes topped with simple vanilla buttercream and colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk or cream. Beat until light and fluffy, adding more milk if needed for desired consistency.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them as desired. Immediately top the frosting with sprinkles.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best cake texture.
- Do not overbake the cupcakes to keep them moist.
- You can use store-bought frosting if you prefer a quicker option.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: vanilla cupcakes, sprinkles, birthday cupcakes, easy cupcakes, buttercream frosting