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Easy Vanilla Cupcakes

Easy Vanilla Cupcakes

These Easy Vanilla Cupcakes make are the perfect treat for your next birthday party or celebration. With their super moist, tender crumb and buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are by far my favorite to bake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 32

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk room temperature
  • ¼ cup sour cream room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Buttercream Frosting

  • 2 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.

Instructions
 

Vanilla Cupcakes

  • Preheat an oven to 350° F and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  • In the bowl of a mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, or in a bowl using a handheld mixer, combine the softened butter and sugar. Cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients and whisk until fully combined.  Set aside. In another bowl whisk together the milk and sour cream.
  • To the creamed mixture of butter and sugar, incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well mixed before adding the next. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Add one-third of the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, blending on low until just combined. Then add one-third of the milk mixture, continuing to mix on low. Repeat this process until all the dry and milk ingredients are fully combined, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Scoop the mixture into the prepared cupcake pan, filling each liner two-thirds full. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Buttercream Frosting

  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.  Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and heavy cream.  Beat for 2 minutes.
  • Pipe the frosting on the cupcakes.  Enjoy!
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