Fluffy and moist classic vanilla cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion. Topped with a creamy and smooth homemade vanilla buttercream frosting. These cupcakes are the perfect dessert served for any birthday or holiday. Decorate with your favorite sprinkles or other cake decorations for a sweet and delicious treat to enjoy any time of the year.
The easy vanilla cupcake batter is made with only one mixing bowl and no mixer. All of the ingredients are whisked together in a large bowl until smooth. Evenly divide the cupcake batter between lined cupcake liners. Bake until the centers of the cupcakes come out clean with a toothpick. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting. For the frosting, beat all of the ingredients together until smooth. Pipe or spread frosting onto each cupcake and decorate.
Classic Vanilla Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ingredients for Buttercream Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Add in milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, whisk until smooth. Evenly divide cupcake batter between the prepared cupcake liners. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Let cool completly.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
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