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Fluffy Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes

Vanilla cupcakes recipe that’s soft, fluffy, and perfect for birthdays! These easy cupcakes are made from scratch with a rich vanilla buttercream.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes ninja creami, recipes for dinner, vanilla cupcakes recipe
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 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
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk with sour cream, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely before frosting with vanilla buttercream.

Notes

For extra fluffy cupcakes, do not overmix the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.