Old Fashioned Cupcakes

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 18 min
• Total Time: 38 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 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

12 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 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.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.

5. 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.

6. Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, evenly divide the batter among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the buttercream frosting onto the cupcakes as desired.

12. Serve and enjoy your Old Fashioned Cupcakes with friends and family!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (82.6g)

Calories		326
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		18.2 g	23%
	Saturated Fat	11.2 g	56%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		78 mg	26%
Sodium		127 mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate		37.7 g	14%
	Dietary Fiber	0.4 g	1%
	Total Sugars	25.2 g
Protein		3.2 g	6%
Vitamin D		0.6 mcg	3%
Calcium		24 mg	2%
Iron		0.7 mg	4%
Potassium		44 mg	1%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1962 cal (50.0%%)

Protein: 153 cal (3.9%%)

Carbs: 1808 cal (46.1%%)