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Vanilla Cupcakes
Easy Vanilla Cupcakes with vanilla frosting are such a classic treat for birthdays and perfect for any celebratory occasions. These moist cupcakes with their creamy crown of frosting will surely bring a smile to your face!
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 57 min⏳ Prep: 40 min🔥 Cook: 17 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●oven
- ●bowl
- ●mixing bowl
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Make the cupcakes
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
3
In a small mixing bowl, sift together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon baking soda. Stir with a whisk to distribute evenly. Set aside.
baking powder1 teaspoon
4
To a medium bowl, add ¾ cup sour cream, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 large egg, and 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extractBeat together with a whisk until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredient mixture and fold until just combined.
large egg (room temperature)1
5
Use a large ice cream scoop to divide batter evenly into 12 cupcake cavities.
6
Bake in the middle oven rack for ⏱️ 16-17 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a cupcake comes out clean with just a few crumbs attached. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to the touch. Remove cupcakes from the pan and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
7
Make the frosting
8
Add 12 ounces unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract, and a big pinch of salt to the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients, then turn the mixer on high speed and beat until the frosting is white and fluffy. This will take about ⏱️ 10-15 minutes.
unsalted butter (3 sticks, room temperature)12 ouncesheavy whipping cream6 tablespoonspure vanilla extract1 tablespoon½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract1a big pinch of salt
9
Assemble the cupcakes
10
Add a piping tip of your choice to a pastry bag, fill the bag with frosting, and pipe frosting on top of the cooled cupcakes. Garnish with sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
511 kcal
fat Content
38 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.4 g
sugar Content
28 g
sodium Content
145 mg
protein Content
3 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
92 mg
carbohydrate Content
41 g
saturated Fat Content
19 g
unsaturated Fat Content
16 g
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