Perfect Yellow Vanilla Cupcakes
Light, fluffy, and bursting with classic vanilla flavor, these Perfect Yellow Vanilla Cupcakes are a must-try for any dessert lover. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, pure vanilla extract, and whole milk, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between rich buttery goodness and airy texture. The quick 15-minute prep time means these cupcakes are as easy to make as they are irresistibly delicious. They're ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or as a sweet everyday treat, and their golden yellow hue makes them just as beautiful as they are tasty. Whether topped with your favorite frosting or enjoyed as is, these cupcakes are guaranteed to be a hit. Add this foolproof recipe to your baking repertoire today!
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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
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients in three additions. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2071 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.7 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.5 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 511 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 1462 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 349.3 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 530 mg | 11% | |
*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.
