Vanilla Cupcakes
Delightful vanilla cupcakes with fluffy texture and smooth vanilla frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 0.25 cup full fat sour cream (at room temperature)
- 0.5 cup whole milk (at room temperature)
Frosting ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
- pinch pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and milk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just blended. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.