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Vanilla Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250
Delightful vanilla cupcakes perfect for any occasion, with moist crumb and sweet vanilla frosting.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Wet ingredients

  • 57 grams unsalted butter, softened
  • 150 grams granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 60 grams full fat sour cream (at room temperature)
  • 120 ml whole milk (at room temperature)

Frosting ingredients

  • 113 grams unsalted butter, softened
  • 135 grams powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk

pinch salt

  • 0.02 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg and vanilla.
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to wet mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Divide batter into liners and bake for 20 minutes. 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.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cupcake, vanilla