Vanilla Cupcakes: Bake vanilla cupcakes and decorate with colorful frosting and sprinkles.
Sure! Here’s a simple recipe for vanilla cupcakes:
### Vanilla Cupcakes
#### Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs, room temperature
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup milk, room temperature
#### Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, decorate the cupcakes with your choice of colorful frosting and sprinkles.
Enjoy these delicious vanilla cupcakes as a sweet treat for any occasion, especially for kids’ birthday parties!
