Moist and soft Simple Vanilla Cupcakes packed with bursting vanilla flavor and topped with an easy-to-make and incredibly addictive super delicious homemade buttercream.
When it comes to making cupcakes, this is one of the recipes in my collection that I tend to use over and over again. These delightful treats are stunningly light and beyond irresistible. I LOVE the fluffy, moist crumb with that buttery frosting. Basically everything you want in a cupcake. [ If you’re a vanilla buttercream lover you might also like to check out my Cookies and Cream Cake recipe. ♡ ]
INGREDIENTS
Cupcakes
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg, room temp
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
Vanilla Buttercream
- ⅓ cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp milk
Vegetable oil vs. butter:
I prefer using vegetable oil in cupcakes since vegetable oil remains liquid at room temperature (making cupcakes perfectly moist), while butter turns solid.
METHOD
Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cupcake liners in a standard cupcake/muffin pan.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar into a bowl and whisk together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Pour/scoop the batter into cupcake pan, filling each liner ⅔ of the way up.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden, or until skewer comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Vanilla Buttercream
- In a medium bowl, mix softened butter and powdered sugar using a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
- Stir in vanilla extract adding milk (a few drops at a time) until the buttecream is smooth and spreadable.
Enjoy!
Once your cupcakes are completely cool, keep them covered, or in an airtight container at room temperature until you’re ready to decorate.
If you’ve made this Simple Vanilla Cupcakes recipe don’t forget to let me know how you got on in the comments below!
