Description

Indulge in the delight of Moist and Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes, a treat that captures the essence of bakery-style desserts right at home. These cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a soft, tender crumb and rich vanilla flavor. Utilizing a unique reverse creaming method and two-step baking technique, these cupcakes achieve beautifully domed tops and an airy texture that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they serve as a blank canvas for your favorite frostings and toppings. Get ready to experience the joy of baking with this simple yet delicious recipe!

Ingredients

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2 cups cake flour
1¾ cups granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup salted butter, softened
4 large eggs
1½ tablespoons vanilla bean paste
⅔ cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons vegetable oil

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two cupcake pans with liners.
In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Mix in softened butter until crumbly.
In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually add half of the wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix until light.
Add remaining wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
Fill liners two-thirds full with batter.
Bake for 5 minutes at 375°F, then lower temperature to 350°F (175°C) for another 10–12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pans for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 80mg