Delightful Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120ml) whole milk ½ cup (120ml) whole milk

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 7g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 33g, 21g
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 0.5g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. 2.
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3.
   In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4.
   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. 5.
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. 6.
   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. 7.
   Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. 8.
   Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Butter — Make sure the butter is softened at room temperature for easier creaming with the sugar.
• Eggs — Use large eggs at room temperature for better incorporation into the batter.
• Milk — Whole milk is recommended for a richer and more tender texture.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra burst of flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cupcake batter.
• To achieve a perfectly smooth and creamy frosting, make sure the butter is at room temperature before beating it with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
• Experiment with different frosting decorations, such as piping swirls, adding sprinkles, or topping with edible flowers.

Serving advice

Serve these delightful vanilla cupcakes at room temperature for the best texture and flavor. They are perfect for birthdays, parties, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

Presentation advice

For an elegant presentation, pipe the vanilla frosting onto the cupcakes using a star-shaped piping tip. Dust the tops with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or decorate with colorful edible decorations.