Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these Ultimate Birthday Cupcakes! With their light, fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, these delightful treats are perfect for any celebration. Each cupcake is topped with vibrant frosting, making them as visually stunning as they are delicious. Whether it’s a child’s birthday party or a cozy gathering with friends, these cupcakes are sure to impress and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg