Description
Deliciously fluffy vanilla cupcakes perfect for holiday celebrations, filled with warmth and cherished family memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Cream the unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost and decorate as desired.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute unsalted butter with non-dairy butter and eggs with flaxseed meal mixed with water.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cupcakes, vanilla, holiday baking, festive desserts, family recipes