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Pure Joy: 1 Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream

Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream
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Bake delightful vanilla cupcakes with a creamy buttercream frosting. Perfect for any celebration!

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined, then increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the buttercream. In a bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, and beat until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  11. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the buttercream.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter is at room temperature for both the cupcakes and the frosting for best results.
  • Do not overmix the cupcake batter, as this can lead to tough cupcakes.
  • You can add a drop of food coloring to the buttercream for a festive touch.

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