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Moist Vanilla Cupcakes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250
Delight in these soft, moist vanilla cupcakes with a rich buttercream frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

Liquid Ingredients

  • 260 ml Milk (room temp)
  • 1 tsp White Vinegar or lemon juice
  • 30 g Plain Unsweetened Yogurt or greek yogurt (room temp)

Sugar & Oil

  • 185 g Cane Sugar or castor sugar
  • 80 ml Vegetable Oil (any neutral oil)

Flavorings

  • 3 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2-3 tsp Vanilla Extract (for frosting)

Dry Ingredients

  • 16 g Cornstarch
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.25 tsp Baking Soda
  • 210 g All Purpose Flour
  • 0.25 tsp Salt

Butter & Frosting

  • 220 g Butter (cut into cubes)
  • 180 g Powdered Sugar (sifted)
  • 2-3 tsp Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
  • 35 ml Whipping Cream (room temperature)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cupcake tins with paper liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients: flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
  • Whisk wet ingredients: milk, vinegar, yogurt, sugar, oil, vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients until smooth.
  • Divide batter into liners and bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Prepare frosting: beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and whipped cream until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cupcakes, vanilla