Classic Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Nov
2011
09

posted by on 2011, Desserts, recipes

22 comments

Cupcakes are so fancy these days. They contain exotic ingredients and odd combinations that make us oooohh and ahhhhh! Sometimes though, you just want something simple, original…classic! This is a thick deliciously sweet vanilla cupcake. It is great for a kids birthday party or an afternoon treat with the girls. The buttercream recipe is smooth and heavenly. It can be tinted of course but I like it best in it’s original form.

There is one thing about this recipe I must tell you…these cupcakes go FAST! Make sure you eat one before you show anyone else otherwise you might be out of luck!

Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 TBLSP pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
In a large bowl of stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, vanilla, salt and baking powder with the mixer on the lowest setting. Add flour and milk alternatly, starting and ending with flour. Turn mixer up to medium speed and mix until batter is smooth and satiny. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop the batter into prepared cupcake tins and put into a preheated oven at 375 degrees. Bake for 18 minutes. Let cupcakes cool in the tin for 2 minutes and then remove them to finish cooling.
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, it’s time to decorate!

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened but not melted!
  • 3 cups confectioners sugar, SIFTED (this is the key to perfect frosting)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons half and half or milk (Half and Half makes for creamier frosting)
Beat butter for a few minutes in mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed. Add 3 cups of powdered sugar and turn your mixer on the lowest speed until the sugar has been incorporated with the butter. Increase mixer speed to medium and add vanilla, salt, and 2 tablespoons of half and half and beat for 3 minutes. If your frosting needs a more stiff consistency, add more powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time. If your frosting needs to be thinned out, add more half and half 1 tablespoon at a time.
I like to keep my vanilla cupcakes simple so I top them with classic buttercream and simple chocolate sprinkles. You could, however, get as crazy as your heart desires! Happy baking…ENJOY!

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  • http://thattechchick.com Jessica

    yum, yum, yum!!!!!

  • http://twitter.com/kidsumers Sam

    Mmmm…this looks delicious!

  • http://notsoaveragemama.com Not So Average Mama

    Those look awesome!

  • Dentistmel

    These look delicious!

  • http://www.lindsayblogs.com Lindsay

    These are my favorite kinds of cupcakes. Simple and delicious!

  • Dawn C

    Those look awesome!

  • http://whatsthatbuzz.myweeklybeef.com Dee

    Those look so good. Of course anything with buttercream frosting can’t be bad.

    • Anonymous

      Agreed!

  • Anonymous

    Can’t beat a classic!

  • http://www.ahappyhippymom.com Michelle J

    I’m a cupcake aholic! The classic sometimes are the best!

  • http://www.greenmamaspad.com Marianna

    Beautiful cupcake!

  • http://www.dealectica.com ohkeeka [The Type A Housewife]

    Sometimes the classics are the best–I love vanilla cupcakes!

  • Kasandriareasoner

    YUMMY! Like everyone has said nothing beats a classic.
    Kas

  • Anne

    Looks great, my kids love vanilla!

  • http://twitter.com/MamaDweeb Annie Shultz

    That looks delicious!! And your buttercream recipe looks healthier than mine LOL I use shortening ;)

    • Anonymous

      I have one with shortening too and love it! I like using the half and half in this one just to get the creamy texture without the heaviness of the shortening. :^)

  • http://penelopesoasis.com Penelope

    Totally yummy :) I want to try it out.

  • http://treehouseparty.com Thomas

    Wow, they look really awesome. I think we are going to make something like that for my sons 5th birthday in december.

  • Woodsenalex

    Thanks for sharing this recipe. Looks very yummy. :)

  • Barbara Platt

    we love cupcakes a lot around here

  • http://twitter.com/therebelchick Jenn Quillen

    Yum! That recipe sounds delicious, thanks for sharing!

  • http://www.wellreadreviews.com Allison

    YUM YUM YUUUUUUM! I will have to try this recipe. :)