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A tray of fluffy golden vanilla cupcakes with a light aerated crumb structure.

Classic Vanilla Cupcakes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon sal t
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs , room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup whole milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In a stand mixer bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture is light and aerated.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk in two parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Fill each cupcake liner to approximately two-thirds capacity to allow for expansion.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until an internal temperature of 205°F is reached or a tester comes out clean.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to reach ambient temperature.