19/06/2026
Vanilla Cupcakes
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 250 g granulated sugar
• 250 g unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 120 ml milk
For the Vanilla Buttercream:
• 250 g unsalted butter, softened
• 500 g icing sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tray with cupcake liners.
2. Beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients and milk alternately to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Fill the cupcake liners about ⅔ full.
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. For the buttercream, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the icing sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until light and fluffy.
10. Pipe the buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes and serve.
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