Super Moist Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe

 Vanilla cupcakes are universally popular at parties.

Cupcakes bring a party table to life when appropriately decorated and coordinated to your party theme.

We themed these cupcakes for a baby shower. These super moist homemade vanilla cupcakes recipe holds well and remains moist.

If you love yummy baking recipes this is a perfect party dessert choice.

Ingredients

Cupcakes:

1-1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 Cup unsalted butter,-softened

1 Cup  granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 Cup full fat sour cream

Buttercream Frosting:

1 Cup unsalted butter- softened

4 Cups confectioners sugar

1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

4-5 tbsp milk

Instructions

To make the vanilla cupcakes:

Preheat the oven to 350 F

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Beat the butter and sugar until thoroughly creamed together, add in eggs one at a time. Add in the vanilla and sour cream. (do not over-mix the batter)

Start adding in the dry ingredients slowly, beating between additions (I like to add them in thirds)

Use an ice cream scoop or a small spoon to fill a cupcake lined tin. These liners will need to be filled a little over halfway. If you fill them all the way to the top, your cupcakes will rise way over.

Bake for 18-22 minutes, watch for them to start turning a light golden brown, use a toothpick to check for doneness.

Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting and decorating.

Frosting:

Beat butter (softened to room temperature) until it is pale in color (at least 3-5 minutes)

Add in powdered sugar in additions, until mixed completely with butter

Next, add the vanilla extract and the milk (the milk you will need to add accordingly, start with 4 tbsp and if its still too thick, add another tbsp)

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