Cupcakes
Cupcakes are little bundles of joy that bring smiles to any occasion. These delightful treats are easy to make and can be customized to fit any theme or mood, making them perfect for gatherings. With a tender crumb and vibrant frosting, each bite is a nostalgic journey back to childhood. Get ready to impress your friends and family with cupcakes that taste as good as they look!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- Your favorite frosting (buttercream or cream cheese)
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pans with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with milk.
- Fill liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (58g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg