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perfect vanilla cupcakes recipe
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Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes recipe

Cupcakes are soft, fluffy and go with any frosting.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 18 cupcakes
Author Marina of www.everythingmarina.com

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer or electric hand mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (200 gr) granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 113 gr (8 Tablespoon) unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cup ( 192 gr) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (123 gr) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350oF (175o C).
  • Line cupcakes pans with paper liners and setaside.
  • In the medium bowl sift all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Mix sour cream with baking soda and set aside.
  • In the bowl of electric mixer, beat togheter soft unsalted butter and sugar for 5-7 minutes (or until light in colcor).
  • Add vanilla extract.
  • With the mixer on medium speed add eggs, one a time. Scrape the bowl on between each addition.
  • Add sour cream ( mixed with baking soda) and mix until combine.
  • Add dry ingredients all at ones and on slow speed mix just untill incorporated.
  • Use ice-cream scoop to transfer 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 into a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.