Description
These Easy & Moist Cupcakes are a delightful treat for any occasion. With a tender crumb and a moist texture, these vanilla cupcakes are perfect for frosting or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and flavors: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Combine wet and dry: Add dry ingredients to wet in batches, alternating with milk.
- Bake: Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and frost: Let cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost as desired.
Notes
- These cupcakes pair well with vanilla, chocolate, or cream cheese frosting.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips, lemon zest, or berries before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
