Description
This Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes recipe is a cornerstone of any baker’s repertoire. It’s a simple, yet incredibly versatile recipe that yields consistently moist, fluffy, and flavorful vanilla cupcakes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350° and line two muffin tins with liners.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl using hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and mix until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another large bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry.
- Bake
- Cool