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Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes

Irresistibly Soft Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes for Every Celebration

These Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes are the perfect treats for any celebration, featuring a soft texture and rich vanilla flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it is fresh for the best outcome.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Use at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be substituted.
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil is a great alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for high-quality for the best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste
For the Buttercream
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sift to avoid lumps.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use room temperature.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Use as needed for desired thickness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Choose quality for the best taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cupcake Tray
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 320ºF (160ºC) and line a 12-cup cupcake tray with colorful cupcake liners.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar using an electric mixer for about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is incorporated before adding the next.
  5. Gradually add half of the dry mixture, then mix in sour cream, oil, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste until smooth.
  6. Fold in remaining dry ingredients gently to avoid overmixing.
  7. Divide batter evenly among the cupcake wells, filling each about two-thirds full and bake for 20-22 minutes.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Buttercream Preparation
  1. Sift powdered sugar into a bowl; beat room temperature butter until fluffy.
  2. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, then mix in milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
Decoration
  1. Once cupcakes are cool, pipe buttercream onto each in a swirl and add birthday sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature and avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.

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