Whether you need a sweet pick-me-up or the perfect birthday treat, these simple vanilla cupcakes are just what you’re looking for. Plus, it’s a great recipe to get the kids involved with the baking fun. The hard part? Finding the perfect sprinkles to top them off!
Level
Intermediate
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20-25 minutes
Serves
6
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a hand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Then, beat in egg and vanilla.
- Reduce the speed of the mixer to low and add dry mixture, a little at a time, with milk, until batter comes together. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Place cupcake liners in the wells of a cast iron muffin pan. Fill the liners 2/3 of the way full with batter.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes bake, prepare the frosting. Cream butter in a mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
- Beat in vanilla extract and salt. Add milk a little at a time until the frosting reaches preferred consistency. Set aside.
- Place on a wire rack and let cool completely before frosting.
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