Old Fashioned Cupcakes
Take a sweet trip down memory lane with these classic Old Fashioned Cupcakes, a delightful treat that perfectly balances buttery softness and timeless vanilla flavor. Made from scratch with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and real vanilla extract, these cupcakes are simple yet satisfyingly rich, with a moist crumb that melts in your mouth. Topped with a luscious homemade buttercream frosting, this dessert is an ideal choice for baking enthusiasts who cherish easy-to-make, nostalgic recipes. Ready in under 40 minutes and yielding a dozen cupcakes, this recipe is perfect for birthdays, tea parties, or anytime you crave a classic vanilla treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 2.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, evenly divide the batter among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream or milk. Continue beating. If the frosting is too thick, add another tablespoon of heavy cream or milk until the desired consistency is reached.
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the buttercream frosting onto the cupcakes as desired.
Serve and enjoy your Old Fashioned Cupcakes with friends and family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4657 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.9 g | 279% | |
| Saturated Fat | 134.0 g | 670% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 937 mg | 312% | |
| Sodium | 1498 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 649.1 g | 236% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 501.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 587 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
