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Easy Vanilla Cupcakes (Moist & Ready in 30 Minutes)

Author: Dan Harper
194kcal
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Prep 17 minutes
Cook 13 minutes
Total 30 minutes
A wonderfully simple and quick vanilla cupcake recipe that's ready from scratch in just 30 minutes. Uses common pantry ingredients for a soft, moist, and family-friendly treat.
Servings 12 cupcakes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  1. Heat milk and butter in the microwave until butter is melted (about 60 seconds). Do not let it boil. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder, and sea salt together.
  3. Add eggs and sugar to a mixing bowl and combine until light and fluffy.
  4. Add vanilla and combine.
  5. Add flour mixture in two additions and mix until about 80% combined.
  6. Add butter mixture and combine. The batter will be thin.
  7. Fill cupcake liners ½ way to top.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 11-13 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving12gCalories194kcalCarbohydrates29gProtein3gFat7gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat0.5gMonounsaturated Fat2gTrans Fat0.2gCholesterol57mgSodium171mgPotassium50mgFiber0.4gSugar17gVitamin A251IUCalcium52mgIron1mg

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