Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these Ultimate Birthday Cupcakes! Soft, fluffy, and topped with creamy frosting, these delightful treats burst with flavor in every bite. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet personal treat, they are easily customizable to suit any occasion. Watch as they bring smiles and create lasting memories for friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Frosting of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately mix dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture until smooth; avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg