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A display of golden vanilla cupcakes on a yellow cake stand.

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 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine British
Servings 12
Calories 329 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake cases.
    Oven set to 190°C or 375°F, indicating the temperature for baking.
  • Cream the butter in a stand mixer or large mixing bowl until soft and smooth.
    250 Grams Unsalted butter
    Creamy vanilla cupcake batter in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the sugar and beat together until the mixture looks pale, light, and fluffy.
    250 Grams Caster sugar
    Bowl of creamy yellow cupcake batter ready for baking.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition so the batter stays smooth.
    4 Medium Eggs
    Batter for vanilla cupcakes mixed in a stainless steel bowl.
  • Mix in the milk and vanilla extract until combined.
    3 Tablespoons Milk, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
    Pouring milk into a mixing bowl with cupcake batter.
  • 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
    Bowl of creamy vanilla cupcake batter ready for baking.
  • Fill the cases evenly with the batter (about ¾ full). An ice cream scoop makes this step neat and easy.
    Cupcake batter being scooped into paper liners in a muffin tin.
  • 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.
    Freshly baked vanilla cupcakes in a muffin tin.
  • Cool the cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating or serving.
    A stack of golden vanilla cupcakes on a yellow plate.

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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