Classic Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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🧁 Classic Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

These soft, fluffy vanilla cupcakes are light, moist, and topped with a rich, creamy vanilla buttercream. They’re perfect for birthdays, parties, or any special occasion!

⏱ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
⏲ Total Time: 40–45 minutes
🧁 Yield: 12 cupcakes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk, room temperature

For the Vanilla Buttercream

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3½–4 cups (440–500g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, whisk together:
    • Flour
    • Baking powder
    • Salt

3. Cream Butter and Sugar

  • Beat softened butter and sugar for 3–5 minutes until pale and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs

  • Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Combine Everything

  • Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk.
  • Begin and end with the flour mixture.
  • Mix just until combined—don’t overmix.

6. Fill the Cupcake Liners

  • Fill each liner about ⅔ full using an ice cream scoop.

7. Bake

  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🍦 Make the Buttercream

  1. Beat the butter for 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract, salt, and cream.
  4. Beat for another 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.

🧁 Decorate

  • Pipe or spread the buttercream onto the completely cooled cupcakes.
  • Garnish with:
    • 🌈 Sprinkles
    • 🍓 Fresh berries
    • 🍫 Chocolate shavings
    • 🎉 Colored sugar

💡 Tips for Perfect Cupcakes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter or the cupcakes may become dense.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 5 days in the refrigerator.

Enjoy your homemade Classic Vanilla Cupcakes! 🧁✨

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