The Best Cupcakes Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl, alternating with the milk, and mix until well combined.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each one about two-thirds full with the batter.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
2. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, and beat until smooth and creamy.
3. Spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or a knife.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Total Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 36g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 27g
• Protein: 2g

Conclusion