Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

This vanilla cupcake recipe creates soft, fluffy cupcakes with rich homemade vanilla flavor and moist texture using simple pantry ingredients and beginner-friendly baking steps.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings: cupcakes

Calories: 245kcal

Author: Lila benett

Cost: 2

Equipment

mixing bowls
hand mixer or stand mixer
whisk
cupcake tray
paper cupcake liners

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy.
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
Slowly combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and stir gently until the batter is smooth.
Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting and serving.

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs, butter, and milk for the smoothest batter and fluffiest cupcakes. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture light. Let cupcakes cool fully before frosting.

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