Name: Classic vanilla cupcake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: ½ cup butter (at room temprature); ½ cup sugar; 1½ cup self-raising flour; ½ cup milk; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla essence; ½ tsp salt; ½ cup butter; ½ cup icing sugar; 1 tbsp milk; ½ tsp vanilla essence

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Classic vanilla cupcake and buttercream frosting step-by-step recipe with photos.

The basic classic cupcake that will always remain in fashion and the classic frosting that you can never get enough of – vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting. Traditional cupcakes are always a crowd-pleaser. These cupcakes are loved by all. You can whip-up batches upon batches but can never get bored of it. They are great for everyday treats or fancy them with icing and decorate them for special occasions.

This is a one-bowl recipe where all we have to do is combine all the ingredients to make the cupcake together, whisk it, pour it into the cupcake tin and bake it. This recipe of cupcakes uses eggs. You can find my eggless cake recipes here.

I like making these cupcakes as it is a simple one-bowl recipe and that makes it an excellent project to do with my little girl. They are almost too easy to bake.

Simple, sweet treats that will become your go-to vanilla cupcake recipe in no time!

Classic vanilla cupcake

Shilpa

The basic classic cupcakes that will always remain in fashion and the classic frosting that you can never get enough of – vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting.

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Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins

Ingredients

For the cupcakes
½ cup butter at room temprature
½ cup sugar
1½ cup self-raising flour
½ cup milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla essence
½ tsp salt
For the frosting
½ cup butter
½ cup icing sugar
1 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla essence

Instructions

Preheat oven at 180 degrees C. Line 12 hole cupcake pan trays with cupcake cases
Combine all ingredients for the cupcakes in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer beat on low speed until all ingredients are combined
Then beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and has changed in colour
Divide into cupcake cases and bake in preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until done
Turn onto a wire rack to cool completely
To make the frosting, beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until pale. Gradually add icing sugar mixture and milk, beating constantly until combined
Fill the frosting into a piping bag and pipe over cooled cupcake

Nutrition Facts

Classic vanilla cupcake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 141 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 34mg11%
Sodium 135mg6%
Potassium 68mg2%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 94IU2%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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