Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes
Indulge in the joy of baking with these irresistible Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes, perfect for any celebration or simply as a sweet treat. Their soft, fluffy texture paired with creamy vanilla buttercream frosting creates a delightful confection that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or just want something special for the weekend, these cupcakes are sure to bring smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 200 g all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 70 g butter, room temperature
- 210 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 150 g full-fat sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
- 200 g butter, cool room temperature
- 330 g powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 1 tbsp whole milk, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a 12-cup cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one by one.
- Gradually mix in half of the dry ingredients followed by sour cream, oil, and vanilla. Finish mixing in the remaining dry ingredients.
- Fill cupcake liners and bake for 20–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
- For the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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