Try our perfect vanilla cupcake recipe! This recipe is a breeze, yielding light, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious treats. Check out the quick video tutorial below to become a cupcake pro. Top them with our Cupcake Frosting for the perfect finishing touch!

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Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk

Instruction for making Perfect Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the pure vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.






Tips:
- Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature, especially the eggs and butter, for a smoother batter.
- Sift the dry ingredients to ensure an even distribution and lighter texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes.
- You can add frosting or toppings of your choice once the cupcakes are completely cooled.

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Here’s a list of equipment needed for the perfect vanilla cupcake recipe:
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cupcake liners
- Muffin tin
- Cooling rack
- Oven
- Spatula
- Ice cream spoon
- Piping bag or spatula for frosting (optional)
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Perfect Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the pure vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Could this be made into a 9×13 cake??
Yes, you can bake this vanilla cupcake recipe in a 9×13-inch pan, but you’ll need to adjust the baking time and expect a thinner cake layer.
Adjustments:
* Temperature: Keep it at 350°F (175°C).
* Baking Time: Instead of 18-20 minutes for cupcakes, bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
* Yield: This recipe makes about 12 cupcakes, so in a 9×13 pan, it will create a thin cake layer. If you want a thicker cake, consider doubling the recipe and increasing the baking time to 30-35 minutes.
Hope that helps. Let us know how it turned out!