Easy Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

Jennifer Ryan

Bake soft, fluffy, and golden treats in minutes with this easy vanilla cupcake recipe, perfect for any occasion!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine British

Servings

Calories 329 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

250 Grams Unsalted butter room temperature
250 Grams Caster sugar
250 Grams Self-raising flour
Pinch Salt
4 Medium Eggs
3 Tablespoons Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake cases.
Cream the butter in a stand mixer or large mixing bowl until soft and smooth.
250 Grams Unsalted butter
Add the sugar and beat together until the mixture looks pale, light, and fluffy.
250 Grams Caster sugar
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition so the batter stays smooth.
4 Medium Eggs
Mix in the milk and vanilla extract until combined.
3 Tablespoons Milk, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
Sift the flour and salt into the bowl, then gently fold into the mixture with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
250 Grams Self-raising flour, Pinch Salt
Fill the cases evenly with the batter (about ¾ full). An ice cream scoop makes this step neat and easy.
Bake for 18–20 minutes until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed. You can also test with a skewer, if it comes out clean, they’re done.
Cool the cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating or serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference, soft butter and eggs straight from the fridge can prevent the batter from mixing evenly.
Don’t overmix once the flour goes in, or the cupcakes can turn dense.
Add-ins: Fold in chocolate chips, sprinkles, or berries for a fun twist.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or freeze undecorated cupcakes for up to 2 months.
Decoration idea: Top with buttercream swirls, whipped cream, or just a dusting of icing sugar for a simple finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 606IUCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.5mg

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