My Secret, LessSweet Fluffy Vanilla Frosting Recipe Vanilla from www.pinterest.com
Introduction
Cupcakes are a favorite dessert treat, and vanilla cupcakes are the most popular. They are perfect for birthdays, weddings, or any special occasion. This fluffy vanilla cupcake recipe is easy to make and will leave you with tasty, moist, and fluffy cupcakes that are sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes, you will need:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk
For the frosting, you will need:
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Cupcake Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla Extract
Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Step 5: Add Dry Ingredients and Milk
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk in two parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Step 6: Fill the Cupcake Liners
Fill each cupcake liner about ⅔ full with the batter.
Step 7: Bake the Cupcakes
Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8: Make the Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth and fluffy.
Step 9: Frost the Cupcakes
Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them with the buttercream frosting using a piping bag or a knife.
Nutrition
Each cupcake has approximately 300 calories, 16 grams of fat, 37 grams of carbohydrates, and 3 grams of protein. The frosting adds an additional 150 calories per cupcake.
Conclusion
This fluffy vanilla cupcake recipe is a crowd-pleaser and is perfect for any occasion. The cupcakes are moist and fluffy, and the frosting is smooth and creamy. With a little bit of effort, you can create a delicious treat that everyone will love.
