Description
This is a simple and delicious cupcake recipe perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- Fill each liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Don’t skip the baking powder; it helps the cupcakes rise.
- Check cupcakes a few minutes before the timer goes off to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cupcakes, beginner cupcake recipe, easy cupcakes