Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe
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Who doesn’t like cupcakes? They are perfect for any occasion! My Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe is the most requested after macarons. This is the only recipe you will need! Cupcakes are soft, and fluffy and go with any frosting.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This is the best recipe to make Vanilla Cupcakes. Check also Hydrangea Cupcakes and Strawberry Cupcakes.
- These cupcakes are made with simple ingredients. Check also Blueberry Scones and Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Cupcakes are great for freezing.
Ingredients note
- white granulated sugar
- large eggs room temperature
- unsalted butter
- all-purpose flour
- sour cream room temperature
- baking powder
- baking soda
- vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Tip from Marina: eggs, unsalted butter and sour cream MUST be room temperature!
How to make this recipe
Step One. Preheat oven to 350oF (175oC). Line cupcake pans with paper liners and set aside. In a medium bowl sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step Two. Mix sour cream with baking soda and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together soft unsalted butter and sugar for 5-7 minutes (or until lightens in color). Add vanilla extract.
Step Three. With the mixer on medium speed add eggs, one at a time. Scrape the bowl in between each addition. Add sour cream (mixed with baking soda) and mix until combined.
Step Four. Add dry ingredients all at ones and on the slowest speed and mix just until incorporated.
Step Five. Use an ice cream scoop to transfer the batter into the lined cupcake pan. Fill each cupcake about 2/3 of the way up (it is one full ice cream spoon). Do not overfill cupcake liners. Fill cupcakes liners 2/3 full or they will overflow and cause a muffin top.
Tip from Marina: I like to use pastry/pipping bags to fill cupcakes liners. I use a kitchen scale to make sure all cupcakes will be the same.
Step Six. Bake cupcakes at 350oF (175oC) for 15 min or until the toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. This recipe makes 18 cupcakes.
How to decorate cupcakes
I love to decorate cupcakes with Buttercream Flowers. You saw my reels and pictures on Instagram. Wilton decorating kit will good start if you are a beginner. I would recommend using American Buttercream or Swiss Meringue Buttercream to make flowers. Cream Cheese Whipped Cream is also great for cupcakes. Check also Stef’s post about Vanilla Cupcakes.
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Expert Tips
- Use a kitchen scale to weigh ingredients and fill cupcake liners.
- Do not overbake cupcakes.
- Freeze cupcakes in an airtight container or bag to use later.
- Vanilla extract can be replaced with another flavor.
- Make sure cupcakes are cooled to room temperature before decorating with cream or frosting.
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Recipe
Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer or electric hand mixer
- 1 kitchen scale
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 gr
- 2 eggs
- 113 gr unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour 192 gr
- ½ cup sour cream 123 gr
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350oF (175o C).
- Line cupcake pans with paper liners and setaside.
- In a medium bowl sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix sour cream with baking soda and set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together soft unsalted butter and sugar for 5-7 minutes (or until light in color).
- Add vanilla extract.
- With the mixer on medium speed add eggs, one at a time. Scrape the bowl between each addition.
- Add sour cream ( mixed with baking soda) and mix until combined.
- Add dry ingredients all at ones and on slow speed mix just until incorporated.
- Use an ice-cream scoop to transfer the batter into the lined cupcake pan. Fill each cupcake about 2/3 of the way up.
- Bake at 350oF (175o C) for 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.