Description
These easy and moist cupcakes are a delightful treat for any occasion. With a tender crumb and a rich buttery flavor, they are perfect for both casual snacking and special celebrations.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine ingredients: Whisk together milk and sour cream. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
Notes
- Try frosting with vanilla buttercream, chocolate ganache, or cream cheese frosting.
- For flavor variations, add lemon zest or almond extract.
- To make chocolate cupcakes, substitute 1/3 cup of flour with unsweetened cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
