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Easy Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

This Easy Vanilla Cupcake Recipe is loaded with vanilla flavor and is perfect for any occasion. Moist, fluffy, tender, and quick to make!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy vanilla cupcakes, easy vanilla cupcakes recipe, homemade vanilla cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 497kcal
Author: Kathryn Donangelo

Equipment

Ingredients

Vanilla Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 whole eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • sprinkles

Vanilla Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoon whole milk

Instructions

To Make The Cupcakes:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a cupcake pan with paper or silicone liners. Set aside.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat together butter, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl often.
  • Add in eggs one at a time, beating each into the mixture.
  • Reduce the mixer speed and add half of the dry mixture. Beat just until combined, then slowly add in the milk and slowly mix until absorbed. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat together until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Be careful not to over-mix. The batter will be smooth (it's ok if theres a few lumps).
  • Divide the cupcake batter into the 12 lined cupcake holes and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool in the cupcake pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling wrack. While the cupcakes cool, make the frosting.

To Make The Frosting:

  • In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until light, fluffy, and smooth- scraping down the sides of the bowl. If the frosting seems too thick, add more milk. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  • Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe or smear the frosting on top. Add sprinkles of your choice. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from: Savory Experiments

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 708IU | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg